{"id":2004,"date":"2025-07-04T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/junior-legal-officer\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T00:49:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T00:49:00","slug":"junior-legal-officer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2004","title":{"rendered":"JUNIOR LEGAL OFFICER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VACANCY\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>About Us:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nResponsible Lending Group is an Investment and Finance Group based in Botswana.<br \/>\nThe Group\u2019s core activity is short to medium term finance through various financing types such as Property Mortgage Re-finance, Property Bridging Finance, Property Development Loans, Vehicle Re-finance, Pawn Short \u2013 Medium Term Secured Financing), Purchase Order Finance, Invoice Discounting Finance, Personal and SME Overdraft Facility, SME Secured Term Loans, Micro-Lending (Short \u2013 Medium Term Unsecured Finance)<br \/>\nWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Officer to join our legal team. This role is ideal for recent law graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in financial services, contract law, litigation, and regulatory compliance.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKey Responsibilities:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKey Responsibilities:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00b7Draft and review loan agreements, internal documents, and legal correspondence<br \/>\n\u00b7Assist in debt collection litigation matters and attend court as required<br \/>\n\u00b7Conduct legal research and assist in compliance-related tasks<br \/>\n\u00b7Support the legal team with contract reviews, due diligence, and document preparation<br \/>\n\u00b7Maintain and manage legal files, databases, and correspondence records<br \/>\n\u00b7Perform other administrative and legal tasks as assigned by the Legal Manager<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nQualifications &amp; Skills:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00b7Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution<br \/>\n\u00b7Completion of pupillage is preferred but not mandatory<br \/>\n\u00b7Strong legal research and writing skills<br \/>\n\u00b7High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail<br \/>\n\u00b7Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively<br \/>\n\u00b7Interest or experience in financial services, debt recovery, or commercial law is an advantage<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nWhat We Offer:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00b7An opportunity to grow your legal career in the financial services sector<br \/>\n\u00b7Exposure to commercial litigation and in-house legal practice<br \/>\n\u00b7Mentorship from experienced legal professionals<br \/>\n\u00b7Competitive salary and supportive working environment<\/p>\n<p>JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n<p>APPLICATION DETAILS<br \/>\nHow to Apply:<\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, Qualifications, Omang\/Passport and a cover letter to headoffice@cash.co.bw with the subject line: Application \u2013 Junior Legal Officer. 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