JOB OVERVIEW
Company: Digaf Microcredit Provider S.C
Position: Intern Legal Officer
Location: Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Internship
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
About Digaf Microcredit Provider S.C
Digaf Microcredit is a tech-based microfinance institute committed to empowering low- and middle-income individuals through accessible financial services. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS) to deliver affordable digital loan products using cutting-edge technology.
Digaf aims to redefine financial inclusion in Ethiopia through innovation, compliance, and client-focused services. Join a purpose-driven team helping to deliver impactful microcredit solutions to communities in need.
Position: Intern Legal Officer
Qualifications:
- Final year Law student or recent LL.B. graduate from a recognized university.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Default Management & Loan Recovery
- Assist with identifying and handling non-performing loans alongside the collections team.
- Draft legal correspondence including demand letters and notices of default.
- Support initiation of legal actions for loan recovery.
2. Legal Support in Debt Collection
- Offer legal advice to the collections unit.
- Track and update legal case records related to bad debts.
- Liaise with external legal advisors or debt recovery partners.
3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Prepare case files, pleadings, and evidence for litigation.
- Attend court hearings under supervision and assist with litigation follow-up.
- Participate in negotiation and mediation processes.
4. Compliance & Legal Review
- Ensure recovery procedures are compliant with Ethiopian laws and microfinance regulations.
- Monitor legal and regulatory updates and adjust internal procedures accordingly.
- Review loan contracts and enforceability clauses.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed records of legal actions and outcomes.
- Assist in preparing reports on the status of loan default cases.
- Provide updates to the Legal Team Leader and Operations Management.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their CV and supporting documents to:
hr@digafcredit.com
Deadline: June 27, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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