Job Opportunity
Number: SDFC/HR/2021/63
Published Date: 28 Sep 2021
Published Time: 19:36
Deadline: 06 Oct 2021 14:00
SME Development Finance Corporation.
Maldives
Senior Legal officer

Cancelled on 20 Oct 2021 16:28


TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) 

 

Post: Senior Legal Officer   

No of Vacancies: 01                     

Post Type: Full time   

Department: Corporate and Legal Affairs   

Reporting to: Legal Counsel  

 

Key Tasks, Responsibilities and Deliverables: 

  • Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment and taking timely and appropriate action and advising the management on relevant changes.  

  • Draft and review reports and other legal documents including but not limited to agreements and legal opinions.  

  • Proceeding action against those who default the agreements and preparation of documents required for court cases.  

  • Providing legal opinions/advice to the management and other departments. 

  • Preparing documents for litigation and other purposes of unit.  

  • Formulate policies and procedures as instructed by the supervisor and review work methods and procedures as instructed by the supervisor.  

  • Representing Corporation in legal proceedings.  

  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Requirements and Qualifications: 

  • Minimum MQA level 7/8 qualification in Law or, 

  • Minimum MQA level 5/6 qualification in Law with Minimum 5-year hands on experience in relevant field. 

  • Must have a license to practice in superior level courts.  

Other Competencies required: 

  • Capable of examining legal data to determine advisability of defending and claiming lawsuit.  

  • Ability to organize and coordinate the paralegal activities of a specific work area.  

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dhivehi and English. 

  • Should be familiar with Microsoft office package and any other software relevant.  

  • Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a highly team-oriented environment.  

  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.  

  • Time management skills and able to prioritize the tasks. 

  • In-depth knowledge of local business environment. 

  • Experience in the banking or financial services industry. 

Remuneration Package: 

  • Gross pay between MVR 19,000 – MVR 20,000 depending on the Qualification and Experience. 

Working Hours: 

  • The selected applicant will be required to work from 0800 to 1600 on weekdays.   

Documents required with the job application:  

  • Complete and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).  

  • Copy of National Identity Card.  

  • Copies of academic certificates with transcripts. 

  • All international certificates must be accredited from MQA 

  • Reference letters from current/ previous employers certifying type of employment, job roles and service period.  

  • Recommendation letters from previous supervisors or employers (optional).  

How to Apply:  

Important notes to applicants:  

  • Incomplete applications will be rejected without further notice. 

  • Applications should be submitted only via the given link, applications received via email will be rejected. 

  • Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interview. 

28 Sep 2021