Assistant Legal Manager – Administration Job at KCB BANK

The Position:

Reporting to the Legal Manager, Head Office & International Business, this role assists to manage Legal Services Department Back Office administration functions for efficient and effective support in execution of the legal services mandate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain data, records and statistics relating to contracts and own legal section
• Power of Attorney (PA) Management: Preparation, registration, revocation and maintain data/information of the KCB Kenya PAs.
• Court Orders/KRA Notices Management: Verification of Court Orders and legal guidance on implementation and execution of the same.
• Maintain and procure the department’s reference materials. Subscribe for Kenya Gazette, Legal Notices and Bills. Ensure that the Bank’s Laws of Kenya sets are updated regularly.
• Management of the procurement process through Financial Oracle system.
• Ensure that statutory Annual Returns for KCB Group are prepared and registered 14 days after Annual General Meetings.
• Oversee the Office Administration work including maintenance of legal fees’ payment register

The Person:

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• University Degree in Law
• Professional qualifications in law
• At least 1 year proven experience in the legal profession,
• At least 1 year experience in legal drafting.
• At least 1 year demonstrated experience in legal communication and advocacy.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, problem solving, negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of constituents.

The above positions are demanding roles which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 5th August, 2016

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.