Post: Senior Legal Officer
No of Vacancies: 01
Post Type: Full time
Department: Corporate and Legal Affairs
Reporting to: Manager-Corporate and Legal Affairs
Key tasks, responsibilities, and deliverables
Providing timely and appropriate legal advice and opinion in accordance with laws
regulations, and authority
To represent SDFC in any lawsuits or legal proceedings
Assist in preparing documents for litigation and other purposes of the department
To review, draft and advise on service contracts, by-laws, and other documents
Drafting Contracts, Agreements and other required legal documentation related to loans
and assigned by HODs
Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking
timely and appropriate action and advising the company on relevant changes
Conduct legal research
• Maintaining records of and respond to requests from external parties
Translation of legal documents from English to Dhivehi and vice versa
Minimum MQA level 7/8 qualification in Law or
Must have a license to practice in superior level courts
Other Competencies required
Knowledge of administrative and clerical work
Capable of Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
Strong verbal and written communicational skills in English and Dhivehi
Should be familiar with the Microsoft office package
Strong interpersonal skills 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 ability to prioritize tasks
In-depth knowledge of the local business environment
Experience in the banking or financial services industry
Familiarity with trade, economic development, and development of private sector in
the Maldives
Remuneration package
Gross pay between MVR 19,500 – MVR 20,500 depending on the Qualification and Experience
Other Benefits
Health Insurance as per company policy
Training and development opportunities
Working Hours
Copy of National Identity Card
Copies of academic certificates with transcripts
o All international certificates must be accredited by 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
Required documents should be submitted using the linkhttps://my.aidaform.com/form/x13tmsro7bb before 13th November 2023, 14:00hours
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 an interview