ECOBANK CAMEROUN SA is recruiting for its services, with the possibility of operating throughout the country. This position is based in Douala.
(01) SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER
A BETTER CHOICE
FOR A BETTER AFRICA
I. JOB OBJECTIVE
Secure contractual and/or regulatory commitments and/or obligations
involving the bank.
Monitor and secure the management and processing of procedural documents served on the bank
(various seizures, notices to third-party holders, requisitions, processing of estates, etc.).
II. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide the necessary support in the context of the bank’s legal secretarial activity (management of the
transfer register and the securities register, management of the register of minutes of periodic meetings, monitoring of mandatory legal declarations, etc.); Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of banking activity for good risk prevention; Provide legal advice to the bank’s operational entities in the context of their activities; Monitor the legal and regulatory environment in order to identify and communicate changes that have an impact on the bank’s activities; Ensure the design, structuring and review of credit agreements; Manage the litigation portfolio as well as other contentious issues involving the bank; Monitor relations with firms and institutions involved in the recovery of debts or the bank’s litigation files; Organize the custody and verification of securities and guarantees taken by the bank; Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of banking activity for good risk prevention; Ensure legal monitoring and allow good circulation of legal information; Monitor the management of legal disputes or other defense files of the bank; Monitor relations with firms and institutions involved in the recovery of debts or the bank’s litigation files; and other entities involved in the process of constituting guarantees; Monitor the conservation of the bank’s guarantees; Assist the General Secretariat in the preparation of the meetings of the board of directors and the general meetings of the bank; JOB LEVEL: 7 / JOB GRADE: 4C A BETTER CHOICE FOR A BETTER AFRICA II. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor and secure the management and processing of procedural documents served on the bank ( various seizures, notices to third-party holders, requisitions, processing of estates, etc.); Review and validate in advance the documents, contracts and agreements of any nature involving the bank before signing by the General Management.
Review quarterly all legal documents for opening accounts
III. REPORTING
TO THE SUPERIOR: Legal Director
IV. JOB PROFILE
Experience
5 years of experience required in a similar role, either in a company or a firm.
Good command of the legal practice of OHADA law and banking regulations in the CEMAC zone.
Common Law.
Have a good command of banking techniques.
Have a very good command of contractual techniques.
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Good command of IT tools.
Education
Have at least a Bac + 5 in Law.
Any related professional certification is an asset.
Personal qualities
Innovation and creativity
Collaboration
Good expression
Writing skills
Ability to work under high pressure
Responsiveness and sense of priorities.
HOW TO APPLY:
V. APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit your CV and cover letter to
ECM-Recruit@ecobank.com no later than
July 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. sharp,
with the subject line “SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER”
NB: Only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.
Visit our website www.ecobank.com
ECOBANK CAMEROUN SA is an equal opportunity company. We do not discriminate
on the basis of gender, religion, ethnicity, social status, physical ability, etc