THANEAKEA PHUM (CAMBODIA) LTD. (TPC) is one of the top licensed microfinance institutions in Cambodia with a social vision and a business orientation that provides entrepreneurs and families at the base of the socio-economic pyramid with economic opportunities to transform the quality of their lives and their communities through the provision of effective and sustainable client-empowering financial services. TPC is owned by three shareholders, namely LOLC Micro Investment, Developing World Markets (DWM) and TPC ESOP. Currently, TPC serves more than 189,345 clients with loans outstanding of more than 115 million USD. To support the rapid growth of our operations, TPC is recruiting a Legal & Compliance Officer to be based at Phnom Penh Head Office.

• Graduate degree in law
• At least one year working experience dealing with legal and compliance issues. Experience with MFI or bank’s legal department is preferred.
• Very good knowledge of MFI related laws such as NBC regulations, land law, contract law, and international business law.
• Good English skill both verbal and written communication;
• Have strong analytical skill
• Good interpersonal skill and ability to work in a team environment

• Review TPC’s loan agreements with lenders and other MOUs to ensure terms and conditions are valid and comply with relevant laws and regulations;
• Review TPC’s Board and shareholder resolutions to ensure it is valid and legal binding
• Update management and relevant department on any changes of laws and regulations related to MFI business such as NBC regulations, land law, contract law, international business law, labour law, etc.
• Provide training to TPC staff on laws related topics
• Update management and Board of Director on legal affairs and recommend corrective actions when needed;
• Work with TPC branch offices and relevant departments to ensure that TPC policies and practices comply with related laws and regulation;
• Work with HR department to ensure that staff disciplinary action and termination are in compliance with labour law
• Facilitate legal actions with lawyer on any court case procedures
• Review existing and new legal related documents and contracts such as loan agreement with clients and employment contract to ensure they are valid and legal binding and recommend corrective actions when needed;
• Take lead in processing for licenses, patent tax and other letters with government authorities when required;
• Review all outgoing letters to government authorities to ensure it is appropriate and follow administrative procedure and standards.   

Remuneration:
TPC offers competitive remuneration to employees such as Khmer New Year Bonus, Pchum Ben Bonus, year-end bonus, annual salary increase, medical allowance, personal accident insurance, training and career development opportunities, and a good working environment that are fully compliant with Cambodia Labor Law.

Interested candidates should submit a CV, Cover letter, and recent passport photograph, clearly mentioning the position and location applied for, to any nearby TPC office or to the Human Resources Department  or send to email address below. For further information, please visit our website.

Applicants submitted via email should follow the below guideline:
1. Email subject must be: Applying for (position title) (Ex: Applying for Credit Officer);
2. CV& Cover letter must be combined in one PDF or MS Word file and not exceed 5MB;
3. Supporting documents are not required
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submitted applications will not be returned.