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.