Senior Legal Services Officer at Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and technical advisory services to management and various departments within the organization.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, leases, and other legal instruments.
• Provide legal guidance on operational, commercial, and regulatory matters affecting the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance standards, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain statutory registers, company records, and corporate governance documentation.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on legal and regulatory implications.
• Coordinate litigation matters, monitor court cases, and liaise with external legal counsel and regulators.
• Review legal risks associated with contracts, transactions, and operational activities.
• Handle legal documentation relating to purchases, sales, leases, charges, easements, licenses, and related matters.
• Support preparation of board papers, legal reports, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Participate in formulation and implementation of legal, governance, and compliance policies.
• Provide legal interpretation and advisory support on court rulings, arbitration matters, and regulatory directives.
• Support investigations and legal risk assessments relating to operational and compliance issues.
• Ensure prompt handling of legal correspondence, notices, and court processes affecting the institution.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, company secretaries, and external stakeholders on legal matters.
• Support AML, compliance, and operational risk management initiatives.
• Supervise and guide legal support staff and ensure efficient execution of legal administrative functions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Must possess a valid Advocate’s Practicing Certificate.
• Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPSK) qualification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant legal experience, with at least 3 years in a similar position.
• Experience in banking, microfinance, SACCO, or financial services sector is highly preferred.
• Experience in the same business is preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, commercial law, banking law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in contract management, litigation support, and legal advisory services.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, drafting, and problemsolving skills.

Key Competencies

• Corporate and commercial legal advisory
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Litigation and dispute management
• Corporate governance and compliance
• Legal risk assessment and mitigation
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and confidentiality
• Leadership and team supervision
• Time management and organizational skills