Head of Legal

ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and three surrounding countries, including Namibia, Botswana, and Lesotho.

We operate a multi-channel lending platform for private and government sector employees underserved by mainstream financiers. As a good corporate citizen, our goal is to help people in need of short-term and long-term financial assistance – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.

ExpressCredit is a game-changer and one of the fastest microlenders in the country. A combination of new technologies, mobile sales, and a network of branches and direct sales positions us well for growth and building a sizeable, well-performing loan portfolio.

Express Credit Zambia seeks to recruit a self- motivated, experienced, skilful and result oriented professional based in Lusaka for the position of Head of Legal.

Job Purpose

Oversee the legal department and provide company secretarial solutions & services to ExpressCredit Zambia. To ensure on-going compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements in line with Corporate Governance rules. Assist the business in the implementation of policies to comply with legal risk framework, regulatory requirements and business processes

Qualifications

Grade 12 certificate with 5 credits or better of which English and Mathematics are a must;

Relevant bachelor’s degree in law

Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with current practicing Certificate

Member of the Law Association of Zambia

Minimum of 6 years related experience post admission, with a preference for financial services experience

Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction

Experience in finance/banking

Experience in corporate law

Experience in litigation and labor law, preferred

Written and spoken fluency in English required

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of the Company’s business

Exceptional Communication (Verbal and written) and Persuasion Skills

Ability to be Strategic

Good presentation skills

Moral and Ethical Leadership

Result and service driven

Good Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to details

Highly Adaptable and Flexible

Self-motivated

Good Leadership and people skills

Good Organizational skills

Result and Solution skills