Nisir Microfinance Institution S.C is one of the pioneering financial service providers in Ethiopia focusing on serving Micro, Small and Medium Size Enterprises. Supported by its Core Banking System, Nisir provides ranges of credit and saving services. Currently, Nisir works on immense organizational re-structuring as it’s aiming significant growth and expansion in its overall operation. And it is with this rationale that Nisir invites qualified and energetic candidates for the following positions.

Place of Work: Head Office (for SN: 1,2,4,5,6 & 7) and Branches (for SN: 4)

Salary: As per the company scale (Attractive)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Director-Legal and Litigation is to safeguard Nisir from emerging legal issues by providing legal advice and ensure compliance to laws, being responsible for minimizing financial and reputational damage through directing the advisory, legal research, debt and non-debt litigation cases, foreclosure and write off cases.

• Ensure the provision of legal advice to facilitate accurate decision making;

• Review and approve draft contract documents of Nisir; 

• Lead and review research, legal training, and orientations on different legal issues to establish firm legal solution;

• Participate in negotiation and drafting of contracts and other documents that might have legal implications on Nisir;

• Review the adherence of policies and procedures of Nisir to relevant laws; 

• Provide relevant legal expertise and services to all areas of Nisir’s operations to ensure that it complies with all existing and forthcoming government regulations;

• Direct the preparation of statements of claim, defense, other pleadings and memorandum of appeal;

• Examine judgments, court and arbitration tribunal’s orders and propose remedial action;

• Lead the successful implementation of the foreclosure procedures;

• Lead and follow up criminal cases that affects the interests of Nisir;

• Recommend out of court settlements for court cases, including write off of debts; 

• Manage the provision of legal resources to ensure a focus on the business’s priorities;

• Manage relationships with external legal, regulatory bodies, other stakeholders and attempts to influence pending decisions that may impact current policy and/or working practices of Nisir; 

• Ensure the implementation of all government regulations and requirements by Nisir;

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience required

• Master’s degree in law with five (5) years of demonstrated experience out of which three (3) years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory position ideally in a leading organization (preferably Banking Industry), proven track record in providing accurate and effective legal counsel, contract negotiation and drafting, adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties; 

• Bachelor’s degree in law with seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in a managerial or supervisory position, ideally in a leading organization (preferably Banking Industry), proven track record in providing accurate and effective legal counsel, contract negotiation and drafting, adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Purpose of the Job:

• To plan, organize, direct, lead, and coordinate the legal service activities of Nisir. The Director provides expert counsel and insights that enable Nisir’s board of directors and the senior management to make informed decisions and achieve the organization’s business objectives; leverages deep industry knowledge, regulatory expertise, and leading-edge research capabilities to provide the highest quality legal advice and insights; provides input in the development of Nisir’s long and short term strategic and operational plans and policies. 

How to Apply

After checking the eligibility criteria and preparing all the necessary documents, qualified and eligible applicants shall apply only online through vacancyhrm@nisirmfi.com within 7(seven) days from the date of this announcement to Nisir Microfinance Institution S.C, Human Resource Management Directorate.

In person or postal application will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be communicated. 

Application deadline: 5:00 PM, August 31, 2025.