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Salary and Benefits

MVR 19,500 - MVR 20,500

Job Description

Post: Senior Legal Officer
No of Vacancies: 01
Post Type: Full time
Department: Corporate and Legal Affairs
Reporting to: Manager-Corporate and Legal Affairs
Key tasks, responsibilities, and deliverables:
• Providing timely and appropriate legal advice and opinion in accordance with laws,
regulations, and authority
• To represent SDFC in any lawsuits or legal proceedings
• Assist in preparing documents for litigation and other purposes of the department.
• To review, draft and advise on service contracts, by-laws, and other documents.
• Drafting Contracts, Agreements and other required legal documentation related to loans
and assigned by HODs.
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking
timely and appropriate action and advising the company on relevant changes.
• Conduct legal research.
• Maintaining records of and respond to requests from external parties.
• Maintaining of legal documentations
• Translation of legal documents from English to Dhivehi and vice versa.
• Any other legal related and internal organizational service work assigned by HODs.
Requirements and Qualifications:
• Minimum MQA level 7/8 qualification in Law or,
• Must have a license to practice in superior level courts.
Other Competencies required:
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical work.
• Capable of Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
• Strong verbal and written communicational skills in English and Dhivehi
• Should be familiar with the Microsoft office package.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a highly team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of the local business environment.
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with trade, economic development, and development of private sector in
the Maldives.
Remuneration package:
• Gross pay between MVR 19,500 – MVR 20,500 depending on the Qualification and Experience.
Other Benefits:
• Health Insurance as per company policy
• Training and development opportunities
Working Hours: 
• The selected applicant will be required to work from 0800 to 1600 on weekdays.
Documents required with the job application:
• Complete and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copy of National Identity Card.
• Copies of academic certificates with transcripts.
o All international certificates must be accredited by MQA.
• Reference letters from current/ previous employers certifying type of employment, job
roles and service period.
• Recommendation letters from previous supervisors or employers (optional).
How to Apply:
• Required documents should be submitted using the link:
https://my.aidaform.com/form/x13tmsro7bb before 13th November 2023, 14:00hours.
Important notes to applicants:
• Incomplete applications will be rejected without further notice.
• Applications should be submitted only via the given link, applications received via
email will be rejected.
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified for an interview. 

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Not Specified