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Published Date
29 June 2025
Expiry Date
6 July 2025
Salary
MVR 21,150 - MVR 22,250
Vacancies
1
Island
Male'

Details

Salary and Benefits
MVR 21,150 - MVR 22,250
Job Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

Post:                               Senior Legal Officer 

No of Vacancies:           01                    

Post Type:                     Permanent

Department:                 Corporate and Legal Affairs 

Reporting to:                Head of Corporate and Legal Affairs

 

Key tasks, responsibilities, and deliverables: 

  • Providing timely and appropriate legal advice and opinions 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 responding to requests from external parties.
  • Maintaining legal documentation
  • 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 with minimum one year of relevant experience.
  • 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 21,150 - 22,250 depending on 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.
  • 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: before 06th July 2025, 14:00hours.

Important notes for applicants:  

For inquiries, please contact us on weekdays between 08:30 am to 14:30 pm via 1613 or email to careers@sdfc.mv

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience
Not Specified