Head, Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Group: Corporate Counsel
Reports to: Managing Director (MD)

Overview:

We are hiring on behalf of a reputable bank for the position of Head, Corporate Counsel. This is a senior leadership legal role responsible for providing strategic legal support across the Bank’s operations—covering credit, litigation, contracts, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will offer expert legal advice, oversee key legal documentation and litigation issues, ensure full regulatory compliance, and protect the Bank’s interests in all contracts and credit-related matters. This role requires strong knowledge of banking law and operations, along with leadership experience in legal strategy and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regular/Routine Duties

• Review all documents related to credit facility drawdowns to ensure legal compliance and protection of the Bank’s interest before disbursement.
• Prepare, review, analyze, and negotiate legal, credit, and security-related documentation.
• Act as the main liaison between the Bank and external legal counsel.
• Ensure the legal perfection and protection of the Bank’s securities and property.
• Provide transactional and general legal support to the Investment Banking Division.
• Offer legal support to the Remedial Asset unit for credit recovery processes.
• Advise various Bank units and departments on legal implications of their activities.
  

2. Periodic Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic performance reviews of external legal counsels retained by the Bank.
• Carry out annual quality assurance reviews of the Bank’s facility and security documentation.
  

3. Special & Other Duties

• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned or deemed necessary by the Managing Director.

Tools and Resources Used

• Personal computer and telephone

Work Guides & References

• Total Bank’s SOPs
• Credit Policy Guide
• Banking Act
• Regulatory guidelines and directives
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations
  

Candidate Profile

Minimum Education

• A good first degree in Law (LL.B) and BL (Barrister at Law)

Experience

• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in the legal field within the financial services industry
• Minimum 5 years in the banking sector
• Minimum 3 years in senior legal or management roles
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of domestic and international banking operations
• Financial and legal planning
• Legal documentation, litigation, and advisory
• Regulatory compliance and corporate governance
• Legal risk management and compliance monitoring
• In-depth understanding of both domestic and international financial regulations
• Ability to develop and manage legal policies and frameworks effectively
  

How to Apply:

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📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.