Able to work throughout
the national territory.
Deadline: August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM sharp.
Job level: 6 | Job grade: 3A.
JOB PURPOSE • Monitor the processing and securing of all dispute, recovery, and legal or other litigation files of the bank, and all acts and/or events potentially generating litigation for 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.).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of banking activity for effective 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 impact the bank’s activities; • Ensure the safekeeping and archiving of the bank’s credit security files and related documents; • Manage the litigation portfolio and other contentious matters involving the bank; • Monitor relationships with firms and institutions involved in debt collection or the bank’s litigation cases; • Organize the safekeeping and verification of securities and guarantees held by the bank; • Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of banking activity to ensure effective risk prevention; • Conduct legal monitoring and facilitate the efficient flow of legal information; • Monitor the management of legal disputes or other defense cases for the bank; • Monitor relationships with firms and institutions involved in debt collection or the bank’s litigation cases; • Oversee and monitor the formalities for establishing guarantees in conjunction with notaries and other entities involved in the guarantee establishment process; • Monitor the safekeeping of the bank’s guarantees; • Assist the General Secretariat in preparing board meetings and the bank’s general assemblies; • 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.);
JOB PROFILE Experience
• Secure contractual and/or regulatory commitments and/or obligations involving the bank .
• 5 years of experience required in a similar role, either in a company or law firm.
• Sound knowledge of OHADA law and banking regulations in the CEMAC zone.
• Excellent knowledge of business law and Common Law practice.
• Good understanding of banking techniques.
• Very good understanding of contract drafting techniques.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
• Good computer skills.
Education
• Minimum of a Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Law.
• Any related professional certification is an asset.
Personal Qualities
• Innovation and creativity
• Collaboration
• Excellent
communication skills • Strong writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Responsiveness and sense of priorities
APPLY NOW
Please submit your CV and cover letter to
ECM-Recruit@ecobank.com no later than August 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM
sharp, mentioning “LEGAL OFFICER” in the subject line.
Note: Only applications meeting the selection criteria will be contacted.
“ECOBANK CAMEROON SA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of gender, religion, ethnicity, social status, physical ability
