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Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

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30 Nov 2024

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About the Organisation

Pride Microfinance Ltd (MDI) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking institution regulated and supervised by Bank of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004. From inception, Pride has grown to become the leading MDI in Uganda, providing innovative financial solutions to the economically vulnerable people. Pride serves its customers through 34 networked branches spread across the country and 10 contact offices

Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking Institution regulated and supervised by Bank of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004 with a capital base of Ugx. 168.6 billion. Pride’s purpose is transforming lives responsibly. Pride offers innovative financial solutions to largely people at the base of the economic pyramid and serves its customers through 42 networked branches and 5 contact offices spread across the country and implements sustainability sound practices throughout its business operations to create a positive impact through three sustainability pillars; economic, environment, and social as well as contributing to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and their investable sub-goals that relate to microfinance activities.

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Legal Manager - Advisory & Board Affairs job at Pride Microfinance

Pride Microfinance

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Manager - Advisory & Board Affairs

Organisation: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

The Legal Manager – Advisory and Board Affairs will report to Head Legal / Company Secretary and will be based at Head office.

The Main Purpose of the role:- He/ she will be responsible for providing legal advisory services to Pride, and administrative and technical support to the Board of Directors.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Ensure all documents with service providers, business partners and other stakeholders including contracts, agreements, collaterals and others prepared or involving Pride safeguard its
Keep management appraised of new legislation and regulations regarding the bank’s
Propose amendments to legal document formats used in Pride’s operations for compliance with new legislations and best
Provide legal advice and opinions on legal matters to all operational units of the bank
Provide legal advice to Disciplinary Committee and other Committees of the Bank and its related
Represent Pride in any commercial negotiations as and when
Review legal documentation for approved credit facilities, ensure enforceability thereof prior to recommendation for
Notify Board Members of meeting dates and invite them to the same and distribute agenda and engage management on action
Record and circulate minutes of the meetings of the Board, its committees, shareholders and
Provide guidance on legal and governance issues or matters that may arise for the Bank’s compliance with the relevant laws and best
Promptly advise management of the decisions taken by the Board of Directors and its Committees and particularly those requiring Management action and co-ordinate management’s timely submission of reports for consideration