Job Purpose:
Effective and efficient management of organizational legal matters and that the relevant and respective stakeholders are shared and given proper advice, guidance, and resolution of potential disputes. To provide sound opinions on new and emerging legislation and ensure that the Bank is always compliant with statutory requirements.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide timely, cost-effective legal advisory services to all departments within the Bank, exercising independent legal advice and judgment to identify and mitigate legal risks and support informed business decisions.
- Manage litigation brought against the Bank and coordinate the external lawyers handling these matters. Review, analyse and interpret applicable laws, regulations and judicial decisions to advise on litigation strategy, legal exposure and resolution options.
- Support contract negotiations and management by preparing, reviewing and modifying contractual instruments for the Bank’s business activities. Identify contractual risks, advise on contractual obligations and provide recourse options for non-performing contractors.
- Advise relevant departments on security structures, documentation and perfection requirements. Review security documentation against approved facilities, letters of offer and valuation reports before issuing instructions; manage annual securities audits, identify gaps and advise on and monitor remedial action.
- Prepare and facilitate staff training on specific legal matters affecting the Bank.
- Disseminate relevant legal requirements, regulatory circulars and legislative changes to departments and branches, and explain their implications for business processes and compliance.
- Participate in risk management sessions involving legal matters and review risk reports to identify, assess and advise on key legal risks and mitigation measures.
- Research current legal developments and prepare briefs for the Head of Legal Services.
- Compiling external counsel reports for review by internal and external auditors. Assess applicability of global threat alerts to the Bank's environment.
- Assist in dispute resolution process by ensuring successful negotiation of matters out of court, advising, maintaining consistent follow up on restructured arrangements or consents recorded, to necessitate fulfilment thereof.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Review of Contracts and management of contractual risks
- Mitigation of legal risks
- Bank Securities perfection, management & record keeping
- Preparation and submission of reports
- Issuance of advisory opinions to management
- Regulatory advisory and legal opinions
Academic Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised institution
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
- Registered Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
- Excellent knowledge and familiarity with Banking Law, Conveyancing, Commercial Law and Litigation
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience post admission or has worked in a similar and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in credit documentation and excellent facilities drafting skills is an added advantage.
Core Competencies:
- Banking/Financial Institutions Knowledge
- Product Knowledge
- Financial & Business Acumen
- Customer Engagement
Professional Competencies:
- Accountable
- Excellence
- Team Player/Collaboration
- Leadership
Technical Skills:
- Legal Strategies Development
- Legal Analysis
- Contracts Management
- Negotiating Skills
- Networking & Liaison/Relationship Management
- Legal Framework
- Risk Management
Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of the bank’s products, banking industry’s standards, regulations, laws, CBK guidelines and general bank operations
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
- Full comprehension of the Land Laws and procedures
The deadline for submission is November 06th, 2026.