LEGAL MANAGER
About Us:
The Group’s core activity is short to medium term finance through various financing types such as Property Mortgage Re-finance, Property Bridging Finance, Property Development Loans, Vehicle Re-finance, Pawn Short – Medium Term Secured Financing), Purchase Order Finance, Invoice Discounting Finance, Personal and SME Overdraft Facility, SME Secured Term Loans, Micro-Lending (Short – Medium Term Unsecured Finance)
We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and commercially minded Legal Team Supervisor to join our team and support our operations through expert legal guidance and strategic support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Debt Collection Litigation:
- Oversee and manage legal debt recovery processes.
- Represent the company in court and manage external counsel where applicable.
- Draft pleadings, applications, and legal correspondence related to collections and enforcement.
- Legal Agreements and Contracts:
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, service contracts, and other commercial agreements.
- Ensure all agreements are legally sound, risk-appropriate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Legal Advisory & Risk Management:
- Provide in-house legal advice on lending operations, collections, compliance, and risk-related matters.
- Advise on regulatory and statutory developments affecting the business.
- Support internal teams in managing legal risks and resolving legal disputes.
- Corporate and Compliance Support:
- Assist with company secretarial duties and governance matters (if required).
- Ensure internal practices align with applicable laws, including the Financial Intelligence Act and Data Protection laws.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and admitted to practice law in Botswana.
- A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ legal experience, with strong exposure to debt recoveries, litigation and commercial law.
- Experience in the financial services or lending industry is a strong advantage.
- Solid knowledge of debt recovery processes and financial regulation.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple matters, and make sound legal judgments under pressure.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
- Opportunity to build and shape the legal function of a growing financial institution.
- Competitive salary and room to grow with the Company.
More Information
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How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, Qualifications, Omang/Passport and a cover letter to headoffice@cash.co.bw with the subject line: Application – Legal Manager. Hand delivered Applications will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing Date : 14 July 2025