Lawyer (Legal Advisor)

E-mail: ubumwesaccogakenke@gmail.com

Tel:0788820204

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Ubumwe Sacco Gakenke (USG)is the Head Office of all Umurenge SACCOs in Gakenke District, merged in August 2025. USG is duly registered under RCA certificate no. RGDG013305 and licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
In accordance with Law N° 072/2021 of 05/11/2021 governing Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions, USG is authorized to carry out microfinance activities in the Republic of Rwanda.

We are seeking to recruit 1 committed, customer-oriented, and competent SACCO Lawyer (Legal Advisor )

Lawyer (Legal advisor)

Duties and responsibilities

The Legal Advisor's role is crucial in protecting the SACCO from legal and compliance risks and ensuring all operations adhere to relevant laws and regulations.

Legal Advisory & Compliance: Provide timely legal advice to the Board, management, and departments on matters affecting the SACCO. This includes ensuring compliance with the Co-operative Societies Act, data protection laws, employment laws, and other applicable regulations.
Policy and Document Management: Review, develop, and update internal policies, procedures, bylaws, and governance documents to align with legal requirements and industry best practices.
Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain a secure registry of all contracts, service agreements, leases, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to safeguard the SACCO's interests.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Manage all legal proceedings involving the SACCO, liaise with external legal counsel, prepare necessary documentation, and represent the SACCO in court or alternative dispute resolution forums when required.
Debt Recovery Support: Support the recovery of non-performing loans through legal mechanisms, such as demand letters, CRB listings, court action, and ensuring the proper perfection and custody of securities (collaterals).
Risk Management: Identify potential legal and regulatory risks and develop strategies and policies to mitigate them.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Law ((LLB/LLM),, with significant post-qualification experience, gained in a such field or similar background ;
At least 3 years of experience as legal advisor, in legal practice at managerial level (leading a team) in reputable institution in Rwanda or Prosector at Provincial level
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral ;
Language : English, French and Kinyarwanda
Excellent computer skills
Excellent drafting skills (including experience of drafting statutory instruments desirable) ;
Experience in interpreting legislation into practical application ;
Experience in training and communicating legal requirements and procedures ;
Diplomatic and robust personality ;
Diploma in Legal practice ( Certificate of ILPD);

Application Documents Required

Motivation letter (addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors).
Resume (CV) with at least three (3) professional referees and their contacts.
Copies of certified academic certificates.
Copy of National ID.
Previous employment certificate(s).
Any other relevant supporting documents.

Submission Guidelines

Applications must be submitted through e-mail : usgrecruitment2025@gmail.com
; in ONE PDF file with subject : LAWYER USG or in hard copies with original documents at:
Head Office of Ubumwe Sacco Gakenke , Gakenke District, Gakenke Sector, Rusagara Cell, Dukuze Building (near Tantum Ergo Bar and Restaurant ) /Finance office.
Deadline: 15th January 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next recruitment process.

Additional Information

USG promotes equal opportunity. All qualified females, males, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
No fees or any compensation will be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.
Benefits are competitive and in line with other financial institutions.

Best regards,

KARANGWA Wellars
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
UBUMWE SACCO GAKENKE