Officer, Legal at I&M Bank

PURPOSE:

The role holder will assist all the units within the legal department by providing administrative services and support to ensure smooth flow of work that is well documented which will enable the department to meet its overall objective.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Incumbent will report to the Senior Manager-Legal Department and will be responsible for:

• Effective coordination and monitoring of documents flow between Legal department and Credit Administration/other Units across the Bank;
• Preparation of compliance/pre-disbursement checklists;
• Lodgment of security documents with the Bank securities custodians;
• Provide necessary support to Head of Department in monitoring performance against SLAs;
• Scanning of security and other documents and uploading them into the Bank’s digital repositories;
• Receipt and distribution of mail to the rightful units;
• Procuring Kenya Gazette Notices and also new Acts from the Government printers, attending auctions to record bids;
• Assisting in filing/Archiving of documents;
• Support the various departmental units in the preparation and maintenance of necessary reports for submission to various Bank committees; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department or line manager from time to time;

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

• KCSE certificate or equivalent.

Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Law from a learning institution recognized in Kenya is an added advantage.

  Experience

• Two years’ relevant experience in a busy law firm and/or Court Registry/Financial institution.

 Technical competencies

• Proficiency in use of computer applications.

 Skills and Attributes

• Should possess a high degree of professional ethics & personal integrity.
• Must be hardworking, flexible & service oriented.

Generic Competencies

• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with minimum supervision.