Legal Officer at Kingdom Bank Limited

Responsibilities

• Processing of files & preparation of disbursement forms upon receipt of files approved for disbursement; and maintenance of a monthly list/schedule of all disbursements for the month and outstanding (if any).
• Procure, the registration of logbooks, Security Agreements, and stamping of documents.
• Following up on instructions issued to external lawyers for security perfection and litigation, and ensuring that they are handled in a timely manner within approved TATs
• 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 the signed & stamped document for custody.
• Assist in the drawing up and review of legal procedures, policies, and Bank products
• Review of pleadings and other supporting documents prior to filing of applications, cases, claims, defenses, and responses
• Prepare monthly litigation reports for the department for management & quarterly reports on changes/advances in statute and case law for the board
• Maintaining department’s litigation diary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree (LL. B) from a recognized University (M)
• Diploma – KSL (M)
• AKIB or other professional qualification (AA)
• 6 months pupilage in a busy commercial law firm in the commercial department (M)
• Practical experience acquired through working in a banking institution; working knowledge of banking business acquired through participation in facility structure meetings, Due diligence exercises and management of non-performing loan portfolio to reduce outstanding.
• 2 years Banking experience (Added Advantage).

Desirable skills

• Analytical skills
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Accountability
• Ethical
• Strong organization skills
• Good Communication skills