Legal Manager at Mwalimu National Sacco

JOB GRADE MNS 8 - MNS/HR/12/2021

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - 

1. Developing, reviewing and implementing the Legal policies, procedures, strategies, standards and guidelines in line with the overall corporate plan; 
2. Advising and representing the society on legal matters;  
3. Drafting contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUS) and other legal documents on behalf of the society; 
4. Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the society’s activities; 
5. Liaising with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations; 
6. Facilitating compliance with all legal requirements on behalf of the society; 
7. Conducting field visits and investigation missions; 
8. Conducting research on legal issues falling within the society’s mandate; 
9. Preparing reports; 
10. Attending to court cases on behalf of the society;
11. Preparing divisional monthly performance reports;
12. Managing the individual and divisional performance targets; and
13. Mentoring and coaching staff in the Division.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have served for a minimum period of three years in the grade of Assistant Legal Manager or in a comparable position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which must in management level; 
• Have Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
• Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have a Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
• Be a Member to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K);
• Have Certificate Corporate Governance from a recognized institution;
• Be Proficient in computer applications; and
• Have Demonstrated outstanding professional and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.