Legal Officer Job Vacancy

National Bank of Kenya Ltd, one of the leading Commercial Banks in Kenya has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self driven and results oriented professional to fill the following position. 

Legal Officer 

Job Purpose
 

Reporting to the Manager – Legal Services, the Legal officer will be required to offer sound legal advice to the Business units to enable the Bank avoid legal pitfalls, and maximize on opportunities arising from changes in the legal field.
 

In addition, the Legal Officer will be required to ensure the Bank is compliant with all legal requirements in its operating environment.
 

Location: This job is Located in Head Office – Legal & Remedial Division. 

Key Responsibilities
 

The Legal Officer will among other duties be required to:
 
  • Review and vet facility letters, agreements, security and other legal documents for borrowing customers.
  • Draft and review templates and standard forms, security documents, agreements & contracts, as may be required by the Bank.
  • Provide legal advice generally in respect of banking and related issues.
  • Instruct and liaise with the Bank’s external lawyers in respect of security documentation.
  • Instruct external lawyers and follow up to conclusion all litigation instituted for and against the Bank.
Job Specifications & Competencies 

The successful applicant should be a Proactive and self motivated individual between 30 – 40 years of age and possessing the following;
 
  • A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university
  • A Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law
  • A practicing Certificate for year 2011
  • 3-5 years post admission work experience, preferably in a Financial institution or a busy law firm acting for banks and financial institutions
  • Knowledge of court rules and procedures.
  • A good communicator with excellent presentation, research and analytical skills
  • A team player with excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal and strong leadership skills
  • Computer literate.
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV, stating current e-mail and telephone contacts to:
 

The General Manager
 
Human Resources
 
National Bank of Kenya
 
P.O Box 72866 – 00100
 
Nairobi
 

The Deadline for receipt of applications is 9th September 2011.
 

Applications received after this date will not be considered.
 

To find more about National Bank, visit our website at www.nationalbank.co.ke
 


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