Legal Manager Jobs at Co-operative Bank of Kenya
We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the position of:
Legal Manager
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Company Secretary by ensuring that the Bank and staff adhere to all legal requirements as well as provide Legal support to management, Business Units and branch network.
Main Duties:
- The role holder will play a key advisory and guidance role within all levels of the Bank in legal matters
- Representing the Bank in courts, tribunals arbitrations and other legal fora
- Overseeing the perfection of Bank securities
- Protecting the interests of the Bank by perusing and approving all securities before and after registration
- Reviewing, advising on, and drafting all contracts that the bank enters into
- Perusing and interpreting legislation and other legal instruments
- Preparing standard legal documentation for use by the Bank and liasing with the Bank’s external lawyers
The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes:
- Must be analytical with good management skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Must be self- motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Must have strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of the provisions of the Banking Act, Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority, The Companies Act & the Co-operatives Societies Act
- Knowledge of developments in legal practice and statutory amendments that are likely to have an impact on the Bank’s operations
- Must have a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized university and be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate.
- Must be a qualified Certified Public Secretary (CPS K)
- Must be conversant with MS Office Suite
- Diploma in AKIB will be an added advantage
Must have at least five years experience in a busy Law Firm or another Financial Institution with hands on experience in Commercial Law, Litigation and Conveyancing
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 4th April 2013.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
