If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the Legal Contracts and Litigation Department, setting priorities, work plans and performance targets.
2. Advise the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer and Senior Management on complex, high-risk and high-value legal matters.
3. Advise relevant executives of the key legal risks of proposed projects, investments, contracts, conveyancing transactions, and litigation matters
4. Oversee negotiation, drafting, review, and execution of all agreements implicating RSSB
5. Work to ensure all contractual and legal documents comply with relevant laws, regulations, and RSSB policies
6. Provide strategic direction in contract lifecycle management from drafting through negotiation and contract execution
7. Oversee the contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input
8. Provide legal opinion on conveyancing matters including buying, selling, leasing, and transfer of property and real estate
9. Oversee fast-tracking and diligent handling of land title transfers before the Lands Registry and Local Authorities
10. Oversee research to identify legal ownership of RSSB properties by assessing government land registry documents
11. Protect RSSB interests and ensure protection against fraud and money laundering activities
12. Ensure protection and proper management of RSSB intellectual property rights
13. Represent RSSB in amicable settlements, arbitrations, and court cases
14. Oversee all activities related to litigation function and ensure RSSB is adequately represented in all legal suits
15. Liaise with external advocates by issuing letters of instruction and monitoring progress of legal cases
16. Liaise with public authorities in charge of investigation for purpose of bring legal action
17. Participate in negotiation of legal fees with external advocates and oversee legal expenditure
18. Oversee preparation and filing of pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, and other litigation documents
19. Monitor litigated title claim issues and provide reports and advice to management
20. Provide legal advice on recovery cases to realise securities
21. Develop and implement a comprehensive litigation and claim management strategy
22. Conduct legal monitoring to ensure RSSB is up to date with new regulations and case law
23. Participate in regular assessments of policies and procedures and advise management on improvement opportunities
24. Coordinate provision of technical legal assistance and training to relevant internal and external stakeholders
25. Coordinate and collaborate with insurance companies and partners on matters related to subrogation
26. Identify legal risks across the institution and propose solutions for effective risk management
27. Lead, mentor, coach and evaluate Legal Counsel and other staff within the department.
28. Approve performance evaluations, training plans and succession planning for the department.
29. Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.
30. Prepare and submit consolidated departmental reports to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer.
31. Perform any other duties related to the Legal Services function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

1. Master's Degree in Business Law, Tax Law, Insurance Law, or any other relevant field with at least 6 years' relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in senior supervisory/management role OR
2. Bachelor's Degree in Law with at least 8 years' relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in in a senior supervisory/management role Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage

Technical Competencies:

1. Strong knowledge in Obligation Law
2. Litigation and dispute resolution skills
3. Strong knowledge in Business Law, Insurance Law, or Tax Law
4. Corporate governance skills
5. Social Security legal framework
6. Social Security governance
7. Legal proceedings
8. Management of Legal Affairs
9. Contract Negotiation and Management
10. Conveyancing and property law expertise
11. Managing Resources
12. Project Planning Management
13. Legal monitoring and compliance management
14. Regulation Compliance
15. Law, policy, and contract drafting skills
16. Analytical and organisational skills
17. Legal library and documentation management
18. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Client Service Focus
2. Business oriented
3. Acute sense of rigor
4. Detail oriented 5. Integrity and Confidentiality
5. Proactive and engaging
6. Team leader
7. Communication & Interpersonal Skills
8. Result and Data Driven
9. Breakthrough Innovation
10. Technology Savvy
11. Strategic Thinking
12. Problem Solving & Quality Decision Making
13. Leading & empowering others Driving and managing change

Work Environment:

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
2. Occasional on-call or after-hours support may be required.

Additional Information:

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

We encourage young people and all qualified applicants to apply.

Please note that RSSB retains the right to shortlist only candidates who best meet the qualifications and requirements for the role. Interested candidates are advised to submit applications online by Wednesday 25, February 2026.

Application Link: Apply Here

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your ID, academic and professional qualifications as one upload. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer