Attorney

Major Responsibilities

• Assists the Branch staff in handling all issues related to collateral & the safe custody of all legal documents on real estate mortgage & chattel mortgage;
• Assists in registering & discharging mortgaged items;
• Ensures the safe custody of all legal documents on real esate mortgage & chattel mortgage;
• Draws up draft contracts, agreements, forms, letters of guarantee and other transactional documents, etc. that suit a specified purpose;
• Examines judgments & court rulings; analyzes their impact on company business & advises supervisor on approaches to be followed;
• Gathering facts and establishing evidence, conducting investigations, examination analyses of cases and preparation of contracts and claims;
• Ensures the proper & timely delivery of notices to delinquent clients.
• Investigates & takes proper legal actions to rectify theft, forgeries & misappropriation of funds & property;
• Complies & analysis information & statistics that would assist in carrying out court activities & provides legal advice & assistance to the branches in legal matters of limited complexity and gravity & in translation work of legal documents.
• Looks into and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles and codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals contracts for review, etc.
• Prepares, cases, pleadings, suits, statements of claims, petitions, defenses, affidavits in the name and on behalf of the institution;
• Represents the branches before all levels of courts of law including police stations & public authorities;
• Submits a written report to the branch & HO legal & Recovery Manager on the status of cases filed at court with collections made through court action.

About You

Qualification and experience Requirements

• Diploma in law & minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
• Local language knowledge, communication skill & computer skill is advantageous.
• knowledge of civil & commercial codes & analytical skill

1. Terms of Employment: Permanent
2. Salary:  VFMFI has an attractive salary
3. Closing Date:  September 21, 2026

Requirement Skill Communication & Negotiation Analytical and problem-solving skills Proven experience in conducting similar policy reviews or legal assessments Desired Skill Time management Communication & Negotiation Analytical and problem-solving skills Proven experience in conducting similar policy reviews or legal assessments

How to Apply:

Candidates who fulfil the above requirements can submit the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials can apply online through: VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org or in person to: West Regional Operation Office located at (Furi, Sheger city)

Note: –   Only short listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment

Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!