Division: Legal Services & Company Secretary

Location: Head Office Reporting to: Head, Legal Security Documentation/Head Commercial Transactions & Litigation Position Scope:

The role holder will be responsible for advising and acting for the Bank as an in-house Legal Advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Comprehensive drafting and or /review of legal documents, including but not limited to Collateral Instruments both pre – and post – registration /Contracts/Agreements/ Letters of Offer /Credit documentation/Statutory Notices /Leases/Licences prior to the execution by, or on behalf of the Bank. Review of all the Bank’s standard documentation/Templates from time to time. Timely issue instructions to external Advocates’ on behalf of the Bank for the perfection of securities, following up on the same with the Advocates, Business Units and Remedial to ensure that they are perfected in a timely manner within approved TATs. Undertaking Audit(s) of security documents. Prepare release documents e.g. Discharges of Charge /Transfers by Chargee for redeemed and auctioned collateral held by the Bank. Maintain the department’s respective Security Perfection, Litigation and Lease & License diaries as well as provide report(s) within scheduled time frames as may be required. Adequately handle litigation matters, for and against the Bank (and its subsidiaries) pertaining to Operational matters, Debt Recovery and Human Resource by defending claims, reviewing pleadings and facilitating sign off by the Bank and its witnesses, arranging pre-trial meetings, collating documentation/information required for advancing /defending the Banks positions’, participating in witness preparation, attending Court sessions and creditors’ meetings within procedural /statutory required /court mandated time frames. Ensure cost reduction in litigation matters by vetting fee notes for payment as per Service Level Agreements (SLA) and maintain a fee note register. Conduct a quarterly review of the Bank’s litigation matters in order to reduce litigation portfolio by closing cases on assessment or embracing ADR and/or negotiation. Facilitate debt recovery by issuing demands and notices to debtors and guarantors as well as responding to demands issued against the Bank. Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions to Head Office and Branches when required to facilitate decision-making. Timely respond to customer queries and or complaints to ensure satisfactory closure. Participate in meetings in conjunction with other departments for purposes of legal input and compliance e.g. disciplinary hearings and debt recovery negotiations. Attest, letters of offer, contracts agreements and other documents. Provide legal protection and manage legal risk by being the contact and liaison person for branches/respective divisions in regard to all legal matters and queries. Conduct training & induction for new staff. Participate actively in community, business and industry organizations to build a network of contacts that improve the presence and reputation of the Bank Any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Education, Professional Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized university.

Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School Law.

Be a member of good standing the Law Society of Kenya with a current practising certificate. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 3-5 years post admission work experience, preferably in a financial institution or a busy law firm acting for banks and financial institutions.

Excellent knowledge of court rules, regulations and procedures.

A good communicator with excellent presentation, research and analytical skills

A team player with excellent organizational skills.

Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision.

Excellent interpersonal and strong leadership skills.

Computer literate