Legal Officer - (Faulu Microfinance Bank)

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing effective legal support to the institution, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, and safeguarding the institution’s legal interests. The role entails contract management, credit documentation, litigation handling, regulatory liaison, and corporate governance support.

Education

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University

• Post Graduate Qualifications- Diploma in Law

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate

Experience

• At least five (5) years extensive legal experience either from the financial services sector or banking institution with extensive exposure to litigation, debt recovery and security perfection.

• Working knowledge of both the legal requirements and lending practice for financial institutions, particularly lending to the different market segments

• Exposure to CBK compliance requirements will be a definite advantage.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision 

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical Skills in Conveyancing and Securities documentation

• Litigation and Debt Recovery Processes.

• Ability to deal with and effectively Manage Senior Stakeholders confidently.

• Proficiency in Computer Skills.

• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills.

• Honest, Transparent and demonstrate high level on integrity.