Legal Officer

Bank ABC Tunisia is reinforcing its Legal Department with the recruitment of a Legal Officer. Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of the Role: As a Legal Officer, you will: Take part in establishing and
drafting loan agreements handled by the Legal Department as well as their
related documents (notifications, amendments, guarantees, releases,
etc). Ensure a complete and proper
listing of signed agreements and their collaterals, take care of their safe
keeping and manage the periodic reporting of collaterals to the
Legal Department’s members. Provide with legal opinion on the
loan files and the guarantees submitted to Legal Department. Study and examine carefully the
accounts opening files of legal entities and provide with the right comments. Keep abreast of the Laws and
Regulations and inform the Legal Department’s members about the impact of any
new law or regulation on the bank’s activity. Take part in the processing of
seizures, administrative oppositions and requests from public authorities
transmitted to the bank in due time and in accordance with the Law
requirements and procedures of the bank. Manage and follow up of litigation
files involving the bank with external lawyers and ensure the reporting to the
Head of Legal in timely manner. Draft correspondences and notes to
the bank’s departments or third parties at the request of the Head of Legal
Department. Draft, comment, and review the
supply and service contracts of the bank and ensure the follow up of the
contractual rights and obligation of the bank. Ensure the contact with lawyers,
bailiffs, experts when needed by the Legal Department. Job Requirements: Knowledge: Knowledge of Corporate Law, Contracts Administration, Judicial Procedures. Education/ Certifications: Master’s degree in business law or another related field. Experience: 3 to 5 years in legal function or law firm. Legal experience in the banking sector is preferred. Language: Fluent in Arabic, French and English. Personal Attributes : Team player Self-motivated Able to deal with controversial
issues and tight deadlines . Organized and responsible Bank ABC is an equal opportunity employer.