Legal Officer - Fina Bank

Fina Bank is the Preferred Regional Business Bank with a strong developmental emphasis especially in growing businesses.

The Bank has presence in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda and aims at serving the entire region in all Business sectors.

The Bank is seeking to recruit a dynamic, self driven and results oriented professional to fill the position of a Legal Officer

Reporting to the Legal Manager the job holder will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and vetting facility letters, agreements, security and other legal documents for borrowing customers;
• Drafting and reviewing templates, standard forms, service level agreements, contracts, security documents and other relevant documents;
• Providing guidance on the Bank’s litigation matters;
• Providing sound legal advice to staff in respect to banking and other related issues;
• Liaising with the Bank’s legal service providers and ensuring external legal activities and engagements are coordinated and effective;
• Ensuring statutory and contractual compliance by the Bank; and
• Assisting the Legal Manager with other assigned duties.

Qualifications, knowledge and Experience:

• Have a law degree from a recognized University and current practicing certificate;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience preferably in a financial institution or a busy law firm acting for banks/financial institutions;
• Have some basic litigation as well as commercial/conveyancing experience in drafting basic contracts, reviewing security documents, Leases, preparing litigation files and attending court on preliminary matters;
• Have knowledge of court rules and procedures;
• Must be a hard worker and team player, able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and be able to meet deadlines; and
• Should have excellent organizational and analytical skills.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the reference number to reach us on or before April 17th, 2012.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Head of Human Resources
Fina Bank Limited
Email: jobs@finabank.com