Legal Credit. Associate Attorney

• Posted Date: October 25, 2026 • Closed Date: October 31, 2026 • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia • Career Level: Mid Level (2+ - 5 years) • Industry: Banking, Microfinance, Insurance • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree • Years of Experience: 4 years • Monthly Salary: As per Company Scale

In an era where commercial banking services were in an inchoate stage and striding towards transforming different sectors of the economy, Bank of Abyssinia’s founders believed in the need for a bank that gives comprehensive commercial banking services. Thus, the Bank of Abyssinia (BoA) was open for business in 1996 with enthused initiation and determination. The name Abyssinia resembles bravery and character which are the core attributes of BoA. Its identity is demarcated with a sense of hope, optimism, and belief as it is perfectly displayed in its logo, the Adey Abeba. Adey Abeba brings the promise of a new beginning. BoA brings that very sense to all the customers it engages with. Working with and through BoA brings sustained success with the help of a bank that is a symbol of determination and hard work.

Position Summary: To protect the Bank from possible future legal vulnerabilities by providing legal analysis and drafting legal advice to the credit process, and performers and confirming legally required documents.

• Design and prepare loans, pledges/mortgages, and other related contracts. • Ensure the fulfillment of legal requirements of all borrowers and pledgers/mortgagors’ contracts. • Ensure the legality of all borrowers and pledgers/mortgagors as per the updated laws of the country, the bank’s procedure, and the checklist. • Draft legal opinion and submit to manager legal credit. • Evaluate the fulfilments of legal requirements of the previous contracts. • Review contracts, ensure their completeness, and signs them. • Review the appropriateness of the registration of mortgage contracts and the collateral insurance policy/contracts. • Review and Follow up on the period of limitation of Mortgage contracts for timely and proper action. • Check documents to be kept in safe custody. • Prepare weekly and monthly reports. • Track legal defects and makes discussions to take/recommend appropriate corrective measures. • Work collaboratively with credit performers. • Prompt legal opinion at a reasonable cost. • Perform other related duties given by the supervisor.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 4 years relevant legal experience Relevant Experience: 2 years in the banking sector Job Grade: 6

Educational Requirements: LLB Degree in Law

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary that aligns with our company’s pay scale and reflects the value of your contributions. • Work Location: This position is based at Addis Ababa • Contract Type: This is a permanent position. • Hiring Needs: We are currently hiring one professional to join our team.

How to Apply: We would like to inform you that you can get detailed information about the requirement and apply for the position by logging in to the bank’s career site https://vacancy.bankofabyssinia.com. Apply Before10/31/2026, 05:00 PM Application Link: Apply online via https://vacancy.bankofabyssinia.com Date of Registration: Before10/31/2026, 05:00 PM from the date of this announcement. Selection Process: Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

In an era where commercial banking services were in an inchoate stage and striding towards transforming different sectors of the economy, Bank of Abyssinia’s