TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
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.
Maintaining of legal documentations
Translation of legal documents from English to Dhivehi and vice versa.
Any other legal related and internal organizational service work assigned by HODs.
Requirements and Qualifications:
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:
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 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 link: https://sdfcmv.aidaform.com/job-application-form-senior-legal-officer-20234 before 19th December 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.
For inquiries, please contact us on weekdays between 9:00 am to 14:00 pm via phone at 3026016 / 3026018 or email to [email protected]