Legal Officer – National Development Bank

Job Description

National Development Bank is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, dynamic, talented, and experienced professional to join the team. We understand that feeding the nation is a calling and a part of our DNA, hence our position at the apex of agriculture financing as an Agribank. The journey that we are embarking upon requires outstanding professionals who can live to our mantra of “Breaking new ground…and walking the path with you!”
The Bank will demand that you work hard but will reward you with time to play just as hard to attain a work-life balance. Are you the person that we are looking for?

• LEGAL OFFICER

Job Purpose
Reporting to Legal Manager, the roles provide assistance to Legal Manager for the efficient delivery of legal services.
The incumbent is expected to review and draft contract, provide legal advisory to the bank and its subsidiaries including the management of the relationships with key stakeholders such as external counsel deputy sheriffs and relevant regulatory authorities.

Qualifications and Experience Required
■ A Degree in Law (LLB) and admittance to practice in the Courts of Botswana.
■ 3 years’ of relevant post qualification experience

Competencies
■ Good communication skills including rapport building skills
■ Critical thinking and problem solving skills
■ Analytical skills
■ Proactive and innovative individual who is performance driven
■ Assertive and decisive
■ Sound planning and organizing skills