Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 13, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Mwalimu National is a licensed Deposit Taking Business (DTB) by SASRA and the largest Sacco nationally and regionally. Over time, the Sacco has realized steady growth with Total Assets standing at Kshs.57.7 Billion as of 31st December 2020, eighteen (18) branches spread across Kenya and a membership in excess of 105,000 members.
Mwalimu National is seeking to recruit a dynamic, self-driven, and result oriented individual to join our team in our fast paced, modern work
environment, to fill the below position:
2. LEGAL MANAGER, JOB GRADE MNS 8 - MNS/HR/12/2021 (1 POST)
(a) Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
• Developing, reviewing and implementing the Legal policies, procedures, strategies, standards and guidelines in line with the overall corporate plan;
• Advising and representing the society on legal matters;
• Drafting contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUS) and other legal documents on behalf of the society;
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the society’s activities;
• Liaising with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;
• Facilitating compliance with all legal requirements on behalf of the society;
• Conducting field visits and investigation missions;
• Conducting research on legal issues falling within the society’s mandate;
• Preparing reports;
• Attending to court cases on behalf of the society;
• preparing divisional monthly performance reports;
• Managing the individual and divisional performance targets; andManaging the individual and divisional performance targets; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the Division.Mentoring and coaching staff in the Division.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-
• Have served for a minimum period of three years in the grade of Assistant Legal officer or in a comparable position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which must be at a middle management level;
• Have Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
• Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have a Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
• Be a Member to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K);
• Have Certificate Corporate Governance from a recognized institution;
• Be Proficient in computer applications; and
• Have Demonstrated outstanding professional and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates can view detailed job descriptions at www.mwalimunational.coop under careers and send their application letters, updated CV, copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned through hr@mwalimunational.coop on or before Friday, 20th August, 2021.
N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Chief Executive Officer
Mwalimu National
Mwalimu Towers, Upper Hill, Hill Lane-Off Mara Road
P.O Box 62641-00200, City Square, Nairobi

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