Job Title : Legal Officer

Report to : CEO

Direct reports : None

Number of vacancy : 1

About Us:

SAGER GANZA MICROFINANCE PLC is a licensed microfinance institution that began operations in 2005 with the goal of providing a reliable financial platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and business owners in Rwanda. Our Mission statement is to significantly improve socio-economic conditions of Rwandans through provision of savings and credit services with the purpose of eradicating poverty.

As we reflect on our achievements over the past 20 years and strategize for the future, now is the perfect time to join this fast-growing organization. If you are an ambitious young professional, seize this opportunity and become part of our dynamic team!

Job Summary: The Legal Officer will provide legal counsel, ensure regulatory compliance, support Board governance, and manage human resource functions for Sager Ganza Microfinance Plc in a remote working capacity. The incumbent will serve as the Company Secretary, Institutional Legal Advisor, and HR Officer, contributing to sound governance, legal risk mitigation, and professional HR practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Advisory Services

• Provide legal advice on contracts, operations, regulatory compliance, and institutional policies.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents and agreements, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in financial, commercial, and labor laws affecting microfinance operations in Rwanda.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulators as needed.
• Support in handling legal disputes, compliance queries, and internal risk mitigation strategies.

Company Secretarial Duties

• Organize Board and Committee meetings; prepare and circulate agendas, minutes, and board documentation electronically.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and maintenance of digital statutory registers.
• Provide remote governance support and ensure the company complies with relevant provisions of Rwandan company law and BNR regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all corporate documents, resolutions, minutes, and statutory registers.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board meetings and compliance.
• Assist in identifying and managing legal and compliance risks.

Human Resource Management

• Develop and update HR policies and manuals suitable for a hybrid/remote work environment.
• Oversee digital HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, employee recordkeeping, and off boarding.
• Support performance management, career development and staff motivation, grievance handling, and disciplinary actions in compliance with labor law.
• Ensure timely communication and application of HR policies to maintain strong virtual employee engagement.
• Advise management on labor law requirements for remote teams.

Key Relationships

• Internal: CEO, Senior Management, All Staff, Board of Directors
• External: BNR, RDB, External Legal Counsel, Labor Authorities

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); postgraduate qualification in Business Law or Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
• Minimum 1–3 years of combined experience in legal, company secretarial, and/or HR roles.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting with strong self-management.
• Experience working with financial institutions, especially microfinance, is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong knowledge of Rwandan company law, labor law, and financial sector regulation.
• High proficiency in digital communication and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Google Workspace).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Detail-oriented with strong document management and legal drafting skills.
• Confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
• Ability to coordinate virtual board and staff meetings efficiently.

Work Environment

• Remote with access to a secure internet connection and digital communication tools.
• Occasional travel to branches may be required (e.g., quarterly or semi-annually).
• Flexible schedule to accommodate board meetings or regulatory deadlines.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, scanned copies of their degrees and names of three reference person as a single PDF file to info@sagerganza.co.rw

Deadline for application: 27th July 2025, by 5:00 PM (local time).

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Christian M. Kamari

Chief Executive Officer