Choice Microfinance Bank is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Legal Support Officer to provide legal and administrative support across the organization. The ideal candidate will assist in ensuring compliance, managing legal documentation, and supporting internal stakeholders on legal-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management: Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle—including drafting, negotiation, and repository tracking—while coordinating with external counsel on high-complexity commercial and loan agreements.
Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with Kenyan banking laws and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regulations; manage the regulatory register, inspections, and external interpretations of legal requirements.
Corporate Governance: Direct corporate governance and statutory secretarial duties, covering the maintenance of statutory registers, Registrar of Companies filings, and the preparation of Board meeting materials.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Oversee all legal proceedings and dispute resolution, including debt recovery and customer claims, while managing external counsel performance, budgets, and court timelines.
Labor Law Advisory: Advise on Kenyan labor law compliance, providing legal guidance on employment contracts, disciplinary matters, and organizational restructuring or layoffs.
Risk Mitigation: Mitigate operational and ethical risks by advising on related party transactions, potential conflicts of interest, and the legal safety of marketing and communication materials.
Intellectual Property Management: Protect the company's intellectual property portfolio through the management of trademarks, brand registrations, and enforcement strategies.
Strategic Advisory: Execute legal due diligence and provide strategic advisory support for M&A activities and high-stakes partnership negotiations.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in a legal or compliance role.
Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law.
Excellent drafting and communication skills.
High attention to detail and confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their resumes to hr@choice-bank.com.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your Resume/CV via email to hr@choice-bank.com.
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