Legal Officer

Job Objective

Providing support and co-ordinating the in-house legal activities.
Assist in appointing, managing, evaluating and supporting the external legal service providers.

Roles & Responsibilities

Prepare/ Review contracts and leases.
Review security instruments on behalf of the Bank.
Provide advisory opinions on various legal issues.
Review of product papers and advise on their suitability.
Review legislation enacted/amended from time to time and advice the Bank.
Train staff on new legislation, policies and emerging issues.
Manage, identify and evaluate legal risk impacting on the Bank and also manage the addressing and limitation of all such legal risks.
Provide support to the company secretary on matters relating to governance of the Bank.

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law.
Certified Public Secretary CPS (K).
Six (6) years post admission experience.

Key Competency Requirements

Knowledge of banking and commercial law.
Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance issues.
Management skills, research skills and negotiation skills.
Team player.

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