Legal Counsel, Transactions (1)

1. Background Information

Job Title: Legal Counsel, Transactions 

Current Grade: JG G- Officer

Department: Legal Department

Reports to: Manager, Legal Transactions

Direct Report: N/A 

Indirect Reports: N/A

2. Contract Terms - Open Ended

3. Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the job is to support the office of the Director of Legal Affairs in all contractual tasks related to concluding a business matter the Bank is involved in and provide general legal advisory services.

 4. Main Responsibilities of the Job

Duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of a variety of legal documentation including transaction documentation designed to protect the interests of the Bank as a lender, borrower, co-lender, service user, or various suppliers.
• Negotiation of legal documents with the Bank’s legal counterparties and under the guidance of Management and in line with guiding documents and principles of the project and BRD Policies.
• Providing legal advice to Management and Staff in all areas relating to the Project activities and advising on solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences, and approaches.
• Reviewing legal documentation prepared for the Bank or arising from the work of the Bank on the Project.
• Providing an advisory opinion on the project implementation.
• Representing the Bank internally and externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations, and other proceedings that require legal representation.
• Participation in legal aspects of the Project and its lending operations including loan administration.
• Conducting proper and timely legal due diligence on all projects to be financed by BRD and submitting the Legal Due Diligence report.

5. Working relationships 

• All departments 

6. Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Law. A Master’s degree in Law and ILPD diploma will be an advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years of general experience.

7. Core competencies

• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations in relation to Banking 
• Experience in the provision of administrative support
• Understanding of Statutory requirements
• Excellent communication skills (writing skills)
• Experience in project finance 
• Experience in contract management

Application guidelines: 
Interested candidates should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/open-positions/) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone.
Only online applications shall be considered.

Email-only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw

Address all applications to the Director, People, Culture and Corporate Services of BRD.

Deadline for application: February 22, 2026.

The employment package is highly competitive and attractive.

Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for Interviews. 

Done in Kigali, Monday February 11, 2026.