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Legal Assistant

AB Bank Zambia is looking for a passionate individual who is ready to take up an exciting challenge in a faced paced environment of a growing bank, willing to meet deadlines and develop professionally in an international environment. In this position you will report to the Head of Legal and your main responsibilities will be

Among other responsibilities, you will be expected to:

Drafting bespoke legal documents, contracts and perfection of securities

Filing documents at various legally established registries such as the Court Registries, the Lands and Deeds Registry, the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA)

Conducting business-related searches at various registries/institutions

Updating the Bank’s Legal Library with latest laws and Government Gazette Notices

Maintaining a proper record of files, registers and updating the Litigation Diary

Service or delivery of documents to clients and other relevant parties

Preparing written legal opinions for the company’s use

Advising the Bank’s stakeholders on general legal issues.

Your Minimum Qualifications and Competencies should be:

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

A minimum of 1 year working experience with a law firm or financial institution in a similar role

Good knowledge of the Companies Act and Corporate Governance.

Good knowledge of Conveyancing and well conversant with the ZILAS Platform.

Good knowledge of Employment and Labor related matters

High level of initiative, self-organization and reliability

Ability and willingness to work under stressful conditions

Knowledge of and experience with banking and financial services regulations.

Application deadline

16 Jan 07:00

Interested candidates should send their CVs