Thursday, May 24, 2012

Kenya Commercial Bank Assistant Legal Manager Job


Assistant Legal Manager - Head Office & International Business



Job Ref: CS 08/2012
 

The Position
 

Reporting to the Legal Manager, Head Office & International Business, the job purpose is to provide support in the provision of legal advice to Head Office and International Business and ensure that interests of the Bank are not prejudiced either before court, in the public domain.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance to the business and advise on existing/potential laws on issues affecting the Bank.
  • Review and vet legal documents
  • Draft and review standard forms, service level agreements, contracts and other relevant documents
  • Control of legal costs with a view to minimizing the same
  • Liaise with the Bank’s legal service providers and ensuring external legal activities and engagements are coordinated effectively
  • Carry out research on legal issues.
  • Register of statutory licences i.e. Communication Commission of Kenya and Insurance Regulatory Authority
  • Register trademarks and service marks
  • Handle all legal matters pertaining to all Head Office Units
  • Support International Business

The Person

  • Law degree from a reputable learning institution
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing licence
  • 3 years post admission experience
  • Must have excellent drafting skills
  • A Minimum of 3 years post admission experience preferably in a Bank/financial institution or a busy Law firm
  • Have commercial/conveyancing experience and particularly drafting basic contracts, leases etc
  • Have knowledge of intellectual property
  • Must have a good knowledge of all Bank’s products and services
  • Have knowledge of the workings of the Lands and Companies Registries, Kenya Industrial Property Institute, Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK), Central Bank, Capital Markets Authority and RBA
  • Good communication, research and analytical skills
  • Must have the ability to prioritize work and deliver high quality output within tight deadlines
  • Should have excellent organisational skills and analytical and computer skills

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 



If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
 

To be considered your application must be received by 31st May 2012.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.