Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1.1. Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of legal and Corporate Affairs is
responsible for providing strategic leadership in the effective and efficient delivery of the
Authority’s legal and regulatory framework, compliance and enforcement, legal advisory,
contracting, litigation, and corporate secretarial services.

1.2. Job Functions
1) Developing and implementing strategies and programs to support the Legal and
Corporate Affairs Department;
2) Overseeing the delivery of Corporate Secretarial services to the Authority’s Board of
Directors and coordinates the business operations of the Board;
3) Negotiating and overseeing the drafting of Contracts/Agreements/MoUs and other
legal documents between the Authority and other parties to ensure that the interests
of the Authority are well protected.
4) Leading and managing representation of the Authority in hearings in courts, tribunals
and other relevant forums.
5) Coordinating compliance and enforcement activities to preserve and sustain the
integrity, fairness and efficiency capital market and protect investors’ interests.
6) Leading legislative drafting and related regulatory frameworks, legal interpretations
and technical advisories relating to capital markets.
7) Overseeing the establishment and implementation of domestic, regional and global
corporations with other regulatory authorities for the development and regulation of
capital markets as well as related cross-border activities.

1.3. Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities entail:
1) Developing and implementing strategies and programs to support the Legal and
Corporate Affairs Department;
2) Providing corporate secretarial services to the Authority’s Board of Directors and
coordinates the business activities of the Board;
3) Negotiating and overseeing the drafting, review and clearing of Contracts/
Agreements/MoUs and other legal documents between the Authority and other
parties to ensure that the interests of the Authority are well protected;
4) Ensuring that the Authority complies with the relevant legislation, regulations and
Government directives and keeps abreast with the legal reforms as and when
required;
5) Coordinating and facilitating the induction and training of Board members;
6) Providing legal advisory and opinion to the Authority to support strategic decisionmaking;
7) Leading and managing representation of the Authority in hearings in courts, tribunals
and other relevant forums;
8) Overseeing litigation of Court and Tribunal cases and liaise with external advocates
on witness identification and preparation of witness statements;
9) Advising the Board and Management on requirements for compliance with relevant
legal and regulatory framework as well as relevant statutory obligations;
10)Monitoring and ensuring timely implementation of Board Resolutions;
11)Overseeing the procurement of legal services providers and their effective
management to ensure delivery of quality legal services;
12)Coordinating compliance and enforcement activities to preserve and sustain the
integrity, fairness and efficiency capital market and protect investors’ interests.
13)Leading legislative drafting and related regulatory frameworks, legal interpretations
and technical advisories relating to capital markets.
14)Overseeing the establishment and implementation of domestic, regional and global
corporations with other regulatory authorities for the development and regulation of
capital markets as well as related cross-border activities.
15)Coordinating internal and external communication (correspondences, emails, phone
calls, etc.) within the Directorate and responding to all enquiries addressed to it;
16)Developing, coaching, motivating and appraising staff performance in the
Directorate;
17)Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

1.4. Recognized Qualifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
1) Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Law, Business Law, Commercial Law or
any other field related to the position;
2) Professional qualifications in legal practices such as a valid certification from the
Rwandan Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) or its equivalent;
3) At least six (8) years of related work experience, please attach evidence
4) At least six (6) years of related work experience in a managerial position, please
attach evidence
5) Demonstrating skills in legal research, legal analysis, writing reports and documents;
6) Demonstrating experience in negotiation skills and dispute resolution;
7) Knowledge of the legal framework (laws) governing financial sector services in
Rwanda will be an added advantage;
8) Demonstrating leadership skills at senior management level;
9) Meet the requirements of the Statute governing the management of CMA staff.

1.5. Skills and Abilities
1) Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and
present reports or recommendations to the Board, Management and Staff;
2) Ability to work independently and as part of a team; with strong collaboration,
negotiation, and teamwork skills.
3) Strong leadership and engagement capabilities including decision-making, team
building, training, and development.
4) Ability to build and motivate high-performing teams and foster a culture of
collaboration and continuous learning and improvement.
5) Analytical and strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
6) Highly organized, results-driven, self-starter, creative and innovative

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the following. Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
1) An application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer
2) A detailed Curriculum Vitae
3) Copy of academic degree(s) and Certificates
4) Proof of previous relevant working experience
5) Copy of National Identity and/or passport
The deadline for submission of applications is 1st November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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