Legal Manager at Mhasibu Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS

Managerial / Supervisory/ Operational Responsibilities or roles:

• Lead and supervise all legal and litigation matter in liaison with external lawyers.
• Review and validate of collaterals and/or charge documents, discharge and/or perfection of securities.
• Drafting and review of all legal and third-party contracts before and after execution.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements namely Acts of Parliament, Sacco By-Laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic review of requisite legal documents by-laws, policies, rules and regulations.
• Periodic review of all legal and third-party contracts before and after execution.
• Provision of timely information and guidance on renewals and or termination of contracts.
• Ensure safe custody of both electronic and physical legal documentation.

Data Protection and AML Compliance

• Provision of appropriate interpretation of legal information.
• Conduct staff training and guidance on management of legal matters.
• Ensuring the identification, assessments, and mitigation of legal and regulatory risks.
• Ensure effective follow-up of all cases, attendance of court and follow-up on judgements and related costs.
• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly reports.
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum level of academic qualification, skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the role:

• A bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B).
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya by obtaining the necessary documentation.

Minimum level of professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (KSL)
• A member of LSK in good standing.
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• Accredited ADR practitioner and Certified secretary is added advantage.
• Minimum months or years of experience required to have to be appointed to the position:
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.