Legal Officer Job in Kenya - Bank

Industry: Banking

TalentRecruit Ltd seeks to recruit a Legal Officer for one of its clients, a bank. 

The successful candidate will act as the bank’s Legal Advisor and extend similar services to other companies within the Group as may be required.Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Guide the management on legal matters, and ensure adherence to the Companies Act, Central Bank Act, Banking Act, CMA Act and other legislation.Ensure compliance with regulations issued from time to time by the Nairobi Stock Exchange, Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority.Review any changes in legislation, thereafter forwarding the same timely in the form of legal updates to respective departments for information, action and compliance. Provide legal advice on Agreements, contracts and other bank commitments.Review of the Bank’s legal documentation e.g. letters of offer, facility agreements, debentures or any other security documentation to ensure that the Bank’s interests are well protected.Process execution of security documentation and other bank wide Agreements and maintain proper record thereof.Represent Bank in court / and all related legal matters.Ensure the application of provisions in statute to the Bank’s business operations and environment.Support the Company Secretary in the provision of Company Secretarial services and the supervision of the Shares Registry function.  Support the Shares Department on shareholder related issues from time to time.Bachelor of Laws DegreeAdvocate of the High Court of KenyaPrevious work experience in a bank An individual with structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent mannerAbility to balance opposing business requirementsAbility to balance long term and short term requirements independentlyStrong evaluation, communication and reporting skillsAble to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision makingIf you meet the entire mentioned job criteria kindly send your CV and application to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com before 3rd December, 2013. Indicate the position applied for, your current and expected salary on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.