Job Summary
The Head of Legal bears responsibility of providing
legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, regulatory
compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property and corporate
governance. Overseeing the operation of the legal department. Conducting legal
training for staff. Identifying and mitigating legal risks.
Desired Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with legal research tools and databases.
Good command of English both written and spoken.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple
priorities.
Strong leadership and management capabilities.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and
compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized
Institution, Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
At least 5 years’ experience in a legal department of
a busy organization, financial services, with sound exposure to credit or
lending and debt recovery.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least 2
years’ post-admission
Certified Public Secretary of Kenya CPS (K) is an
added advantage
Membership in the Law Society of Kenya.
Proficiency with MS Office suite packages as well as
good IT skills and knowledge are essential
How To Apply
To make your application, forward your CV and cover
letter to hr@mwananchicredit.com
indicating the position you are applying for as the subject line.
