Financial Sector Deputy Manager (Legal) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Legal
 

Contract: Permanent
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Profile Introduction: Our client, a leader in the financial sector seeks to recruit a self-driven individual to the position of Deputy Manager Legal.  

The successful candidate will be tasked with providing full scope legal support, advice and input to the business; taking into account legal risk and the need to overcome legal obstacles.
 

 

The successful candidate will have the following primary responsibilities:

• To guide the implementation of regulatory changes to ensure that regulatory requirements are met;


• To ensure that contracts are appropriate, both legally and meet commercial needs;


• To ensure effective dispute resolution whilst minimizing the risk ;


• To provide accurate legal advice and opinion to designated customers;


• To ensure that all documentations are legally sound and meet business needs;


• To manage relationships with all internal and external customers with the aim of providing proactive advice and consulting to ensure optimal business decisions, taking into account legal opportunities and risks;


• To assist with the monitoring of legal exposures arising in the business and report on legal risks and regulatory developments;


• To liaise with external legal experts to provide additional legal support to the business units;


• To assist in regulatory universe compliance and interpretations;


• To act as in-house legal counsel for restructuring transactions and in an advisory capacity of organizational entities;


• To instruct counsel and manage the process of litigation and advisory.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking;


• Analytical Skills;


• Business Acumen & Customer Focus;


• Communicating & Influencing;


• Leadership Effectiveness;


• Planning & Organizing.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB);


• Certified Public Secretary (K) ;


• A Member of the Law Society of Kenya;


• Proficiency in MS Suite ;


• Minimum 3 years in a Legal function;


• A good understanding of Commercial Law;


• Working knowledge of regulatory environment ;


• Knowledge of the Kenya Legal System ;


• Knowledge of Commercial Law;


• Risk Awareness.

How to Apply

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.