Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Legal Officer
Job Reference TSCCS: L.O.7/2022
Department: LEGAL
Reporting to: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Location HEAD OFFICE

Job Purpose
The legal Officer is responsible for the provision of legal services in relation to litigation, contract preparation, perfection of securities and safeguarding the Society’s interest through provision of general legal advisory services to the Society’s functional departments.

Job Objectives
• Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Society’s policies;
• Coordination with Legal consultant /liaison agencies for legal cases and disputes resolutions by providing briefings/discussion, providing required documents and follow up with the concerned on court attendance.
• Timely and accurate preparation of agreements, Legal documents, Loan forms, Application forms and other documents in relation to the Society’s business.
• Ensuring the efficient and proper perfection of all the Society’s securities as well as maintenance of its collateral.
• Review of legal reports pertaining to properties to be taken as collateral and advising on issues related to stamp duty; registration of documents, etc as part of due diligence on the property related documentation.
• Assist in the negotiation, drafting, vetting and interpretation of legal documents, agreements, treaties and conventions including but not limited to: Society’s By-laws, Participation Agreements, Operational manuals, Memoranda of understanding with partners, Bank guarantee, letters of undertaking, Insurance contracts, vendor documents, Re-insurance agreements and regulatory obligations for and on behalf of the SACCO.
• Conducting legal research and providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Society through interpretation and writing legal opinions.
• Provision and interpretation of legal information, conducting of training and dissemination of relevant legal requirements to staff.
• Litigation management and reviewing progress of outstanding litigation.
• Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Society in courts or other judicial authorities – including liaising with external lawyers on the execution of assigned tasks.
• Following up on renewals or termination of agreements;
• Prepare & send legal notices to members, filing of legal or civil case against debtors defaulting payments. Provide Counsel and Assistance to ICT Department on software licensing, anti-infringement and antipiracy compliances.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risk has been identified, appropriate course of action has been taken.
• Work closely with the Risk Department on policy matters.

Background Requirements
1) Strong management, negotiation and report writing skills;
2) Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;
3) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
4) Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
5) Excellent organizational skills
6) Results driven and customer focused
7) Possess strong analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Formal Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university.
• Post graduate diploma in law from a recognized institution by Council for legal Education
• KCSE C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English
• A minimum of (three) 3 years demonstrated professional experience in legal practice, particularly in a Sacco or banking sector.
• Be a member of law society of Kenya /Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya.
• Be between 32-40 years of age.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and they will be required to provide the following upon being successful;
1) Clearance certificate from the Ethics & anti-corruption commission (EACC)
2) Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
3) A valid certificate of good conduct
4) Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans board (HELB)
5) Clearance certificate from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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