Job Title: Head of Legal

Vacances:  1

Location: Eco Bank Towers

Emplyment Type: Full-Time

Deadline: February 1, 2025
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Job Summary

The Head of Legal will oversee all legal matters in the company, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating legal risks, and managing disputes effectively. This role involves providing expert legal advice, managing the company’s litigation portfolio, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to protect the company’s interests.

The ideal candidate will lead the legal function, including policy development, contract management, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a robust legal framework to support the company’s operations and growth.

Desired Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of Kenyan laws and regulations affecting financial institutions.
  • Proven ability to manage complex litigation and legal risks.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Analytical and strategic thinking with a solution-oriented mindset

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Management

  • Oversee and manage all legal disputes involving the company, including civil, criminal, and regulatory matters.
  • Develop and implement litigation strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Represent the company in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings as needed.
  • Ensure timely reporting and resolution of disputes to safeguard the company’s reputation.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure the company complies with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise the leadership on the legal implications of business decisions and regulatory changes.
  • Work closely with the compliance team to address regulatory enforcement and ensure adherence to industry standards.

Legal Risk Management

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with the company’s operations and transactions.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to minimize legal risks and liabilities.
  • Regularly review and update legal documents, contracts, and agreements to reflect current laws and business priorities.

Contract Management and Advisory

  • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Provide legal guidance on business transactions, partnerships, and projects.
  • Offer advice on contentious and non-contentious matters to management and other departments.

Coordination with External Counsel

  • Engage and manage external legal counsel for complex legal matters.
  • Monitor the performance of external counsel to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Approve and manage legal fees and budgets related to external legal services.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Lead and manage the legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and ethical practice.
  • Mentor and train junior legal staff to build capacity and enhance their professional development.
  • Conduct performance reviews, identify skill gaps, and recommend training programs to improve team efficiency.

Reporting and Documentation

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all legal matters.
  • Prepare and present reports to senior management and the board on legal risks, compliance status, and litigation progress.
  • Ensure alignment of legal activities with the company’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

  • Education:
    • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university.
    • A Master’s degree or specialization in Commercial Law, Banking Law, or Corporate Law is preferred.

    Professional Qualifications:

    • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
    • Membership in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
    • Certification in arbitration or mediation is an added advantage.

    Experience:

    • At least 10 years of post-admission experience in legal practice, with a focus on litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
    • Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within a legal department, preferably in the financial or microfinance sector.

How to Apply

Please forward your updated CV and a cover letter to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

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