Senior Legal Services Officer at SMEP Microfinance Bank

The Senior Legal Services Officer will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.  S/He will be responsible for providing effective legal support as well as facilitating Technical, Institutional and related services to the Bank.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Offer legal and technical advice to the Board and Management.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, undertake legal research and advise the Bank accordingly.
• Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors and reviewing progress of outstanding litigation and liaising with and managing external lawyer on all matters litigation and attending court as and when required.
• Develop and oversee systems that ensure the Bank complies with all applicable codes, as well as its legal and statutory requirements.
• Undertake general conveyance including purchases, sales, charges, leases, tenancy agreements, surrenders, easements, licenses and related matters.
• Drawing of sound contract management policies, procedures and process from negotiation to execution.
• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts, leases and other legal instruments entered into by the Bank and third parties and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Provide advice on the legal aspects of day-to-day operational matters affecting the Bank and legal opinions and interpretations on various legal matters as required including interpretation of court and arbitral rulings affecting the Bank.
• Reviewing and advising management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• To support in the formulation and implementation of the legal and corporate governance policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a reputable university.
• Diploma in Law from the  Kenya School of Law.
• Must have a current advocate’s Practicing Certificate.
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya – CPS (K)
• Must have superior IT skills.
• Between 35 to 45 years of age

Key Qualities & Competencies

• At least 6 years’ experience;  3 of which have been served in a similar position
• Strong negotiator with the ability to influence.
• Superior analytical and report writing skills.
• Excellent Communication and Administration skills.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
• Must have a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
• Able to get on with others and be a team-player with excellent interpersonal relationship building and management skills.
• Applicants must be committed to Christian values with a passion to serve.