Legal Officer at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya

Job Objective

• Providing support and co-ordinating the in-house legal activities.
• Assist in appointing, managing, evaluating and supporting the external legal service providers.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare/ Review contracts and leases.
• Review security instruments on behalf of the Bank.
• Provide advisory opinions on various legal issues.
• Review of product papers and advise on their suitability.
• Review legislation enacted/amended from time to time and advice the Bank.
• Train staff on new legislation, policies and emerging issues.
• Manage, identify and evaluate legal risk impacting on the Bank and also manage the addressing and limitation of all such legal risks.
• Provide support to the company secretary on matters relating to governance of the Bank.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law.
• Certified Public Secretary CPS (K).
• Six (6) years post admission experience.

Key Competency Requirements

• Knowledge of banking and commercial law.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance issues.
• Management skills, research skills and negotiation skills.
• Team player.