Legal Officer

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for security documentation and contract management. Responsible for record keeping, custody and control of access to securities, contracts, leases, and legal & conveyancing files to ensure minimum loss of documents. Responsible for case management including the issuing of demand letters; receiving and responding to demand letters; filing of suits, court applications, defenses, affidavits; finding and preparing documents andwitnesses; andgeneralcase&vendormanagementto minimizeBank's legal risk. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Issuing instructions to lawyers about perfection of securities, following up on the same with the lawyers and customers, and ensuring that they are perfected in a timely manner within approved TATs Scrutiny of all credit & security documents and certifying as to their correctness Preparation of legal documents including contracts, leases, & MOUs, whenever called upon to do so by any department or branch of the Bank through the unit head and ensuring their completeness before handing in the signed & stamped document for custody. Research on and preparation of legal opinions on legal risk facing the Bank Undertaking audits of security documents Custodian and reporting officer for the Data Protection Act Review all KYCdocuments to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations Review of all bank's standard documentation from time to time Assistin the drawing up and review of legal procedures, policies, and Bank products Follow up outstanding security documents; and maintain a regular register/schedule of outstanding documents prior to disbursement Assistthe bank on debt recovery process to ensure 100% compliance and recoveries of hardcore existing and written off debts Provision and interpretation of legal information to management Finding and preparation of witnesses forlegal cases for and against the Bank Finding and preparation of documentary evidence forlegal cases for and againstthe Bank Review &approval of pleadings and other supporting documents priorto filing of applications, cases, claims, defenses, and responses Research on and preparation of legal opinions on litigation risk facing the Bank Prepare monthly litigation reports forthe departmentfor management&quarterly reports on changes/advances in statute and case law for the board Review and negotiation of fee notes; and maintenance of a fee note register(s) Maintaining department's litigation diary Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers' objective Attend court to watch brief Provision and interpretation of legal information to management Draft MOUs and review on behalf of the bank Review all contract documents from and to all bank service providers Work closely with the HR department to review all staff-related matters & documentation to ensure the Bank's compliance with the Employment Act and other HR related laws. To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization goals and objectives. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Laws degree (LL. B) from a recognized University (Must) Diploma - KSL (Must) Holder of a CPS certificate (Added advantage) Holder of a COS Certificate (Added advantage) At least 3 years working in a Bank's Legal department (Must) 6 months pupilage in a busy commercial law firm in the commercial department (M) High level of integrity and dependability Has a strong sense of urgency and results orientation Excellent customer service skills Able to multitask. A fast learner Good communication and interpersonal skills Good marketing and People management skills Must be self-driven; possess excellent administrative, communication and interpersonal skills, strong organization, and negotiation skills.