Senior Commercial Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
Principal Legal Counsel
Reporting to the Principal Legal
Counsel, Commercial – this role manages an assigned portfolio in contracting,
provision of legal opinions and research, probate administration, legal
awareness training, and other related legal commercial services.
Responsibilities
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Preparation and management of
contracts including leases and other general commercial law issues.
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Contract Management: drive contract
lifecycle from drafting through completion of negotiation process, review and
contract execution.
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Product gate process management
including participation of tender opening activities, supplier evaluation and
business project initiatives.
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Support in contract negotiation and
collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with
contractors and vendors
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Legal opinions and research:
opinions/guidance in respect of commercial contracts being negotiated and
signed as well as legal and commercial requirements of all product
implementation.
·
Legal awareness training as
appropriate on commercial legal issues
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Probate Administration: oversee
administration of probate accounts.
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Data management and reporting on
statistics
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Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications
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Degree in Law (LL.B) from a
recognized university
·
Diploma in Law from the Kenya School
of Law
·
Advocate of the High Court.
·
5 years post admission experience.
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Experience in legal drafting,
corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
·
Excellent communication and advocacy
skills.
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding
role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities
to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and
submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application
must be received by Friday,
28th June 2018
Senior Legal Counsel
Reporting to the Principal Legal
Counsel, Risk & Compliance; this position implements, maintains, and
monitors legal risk and compliance requirements and actions for an assigned
portfolio with regards to established law and regulation.
Responsibilities
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Review legislation, proposed bills,
judicial decisions, best practice and market trends which have an impact on the
Bank and advise/recommend changes to Bank policies and procedures.
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Provide support in ensuring that the
Bank complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Provide advice in
relation to compliance matters as contained in the legislation.
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Conduct internal legal compliance
audits and examinations to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Liaise with relevant business where legal risks have been identified, to
develop mitigating measures and implement remedial action.
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Update legal compliance checklists
and matrixes used for undertaking legal compliance reviews in line with
legislation.
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Conduct legal risk analysis and
provide legal support for new and ongoing Bank projects and provided legal
support in research, drafting and review of Bank policies, product terms and
conditions.
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Undertake risk related divisional
activities (DORCCO, KRIs. RCSA. KCSA, Ethics Compliance, BIA, RVA, BCP &
disaster recovery, audit tracker and crisis management) as allocated.
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Undertake intellectual property
registration and life cycle management as allocated.
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Power of Attorney (PA) Management:
Preparation, registration, revocation and maintain data/information of the KCB
Kenya PAs.
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Case law management (internal and
external case law and legal opinions) and preparation and dissemination of practice
notes, FAQs and training materials and guidelines.
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Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications
·
Degree in Law (LL.B) from a
recognized university
·
Diploma in Law from the Kenya School
of Law
·
Advocate of the High Court.
·
5 years post admission experience.
·
Experience in legal drafting,
corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
·
Excellent communication and advocacy
skills.
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding
role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities
to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and
submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application
must be received by Friday,
28th June 2018
Principal Legal Counsel
Reporting to the Director, Legal
Services & Company Secretary; this position leads a team to manage the
implementation, maintenance and monitoring of legal risk and compliance
requirements and actions with regard to established laws and regulations. The
position also ensures that the organization is up-to-date with existing,
proposed or new legislation and the requirements to be met by the organization
to be in compliance with legislation or regulations.
Responsibilities
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Legislation and regulation analysis
(review and analysis, preparation of position statements, business advisory,
compliance tracking). Consolidation of analysis of legislation and advisory
statements (position statements and resultant action matrix).
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Legal risk and compliance advisory
(on business activities, projects, procedures and policies).
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Overall management of risk related
divisional activities (DORCCO, KRIs. RCSA. KCSA, Ethics Compliance, BIA, RVA,
BCP & disaster recovery, audit tracker and crisis management).
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Regulatory issues management (review
and analysis and position statements on regulatory compliance – CBK, CMA, CA,
IRA, RBA, CAK, KAMP, PRISK).
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Intellectual Property (IP): register
and maintain data/information on service marks, trademarks, logos for KCB
Group. Handle disputes arising thereof (e.g. infringements of IP and/or
Copyrights). Intellectual property registration and life cycle management.
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Case law management (internal and
external case law and legal opinions).
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Policies, procedures and standards
(including process flows, templates and forms) (creation, maintenance,
versioning and retirement).
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Management of authorities and
authority limits (powers of attorney, authority limits sign off requirements,
expenses, file processes and consent judgments).
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Preparation and dissemination of
practice notes, FAQs and training materials and guidelines.
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Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications
·
Degree in Law (LL.B) from a
recognized university.
·
Diploma in Law from the Kenya School
of Law.
·
Advocate of the High Court.
·
7 years post admission experience.
·
Experience in legal drafting,
corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
·
Excellent communication and advocacy
skills.
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
·
Excellent customer service skills.
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding
role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities
to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit
your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application
must be received by Friday,
28th June 2018
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
NB: In the event that you are invited to interview for any
positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents:
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National I.D.
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KRA Pin Card
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Birth Certificate of self
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Passport Photo (White Background)
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NSSF Card
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NHIF Card
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Police Clearance Certificate (less
than 5 Months old)
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Academic and Professional
certificates, including official transcripts
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Certificates of Service from previous
employers as applicable
