Summary: Our Client is a steadily growing commercial bank in Kenya with a vision of increasing value for customers, shareholders, employees and communities.
The Bank is looking for a competent, professional and experienced individual to take up the position of a Legal Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Work with contracted legal counsel to provide the Bank with adequate legal representation and / or services and ensure that all the Bank’s interests are protected at all times;
Auditing the quality of pleadings and court presentation from the Company advocates and preparing reports and recommendations thereof.
Provide pragmatic and effective legal advice as to legal risk and issues across the business and assist in the design and implementation of procedures to effect reduction of legal risk exposure to the Company.
Drafting agreements involving company business and property such as leases, charges.
Reviewing contracts entered into by the company such as supply agreements and partnerships with other entities.
Providing legal advice to the Bank on existing and emerging legal issues.
Reviewing and advising the Bank on laws that may have an impact on its business.
Undertaking legal research and writing legal opinions on legal matters affecting the operations Bank.
Knowledge and Skills required
Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB)
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a valid practicing certificate.
At least 5 years post admission experience preferably in litigation.
Those with experience in a financial institution or a busy law firm acting for banks/financial institutions will have an added advantage.
Excellent organization and analytical skills.
How to Apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 5th August 2015
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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