Legal and Company Secretary

About the role

The Legal and Company Secretary will ensure that VisionFund Rwanda complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. The role involves providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing litigation risks, and overseeing compliance with financial laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the Board of Directors on their responsibilities, powers, and relevant regulations.
• Prepare and keep accurate minutes of shareholders’ and Board meetings and maintain statutory registers.
• Submit annual balance sheets and required documents to the Registrar General and other authorities.
• Draft, negotiate and review all legal agreements and counsel management on their implications.
• Establish record‑keeping and tracking systems and report on the status of legal activities.
• Coordinate with external counsel and ensure effective legal representation.
• Monitor compliance with local and international laws and implement improvements to legal procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a legal role within a financial institution.
• Local applicants only.