The Head of Legal will provide overall leadership and direction for the legal function, ensuring the organization operates within the law while minimizing risk and supporting strategic business objectives. The role oversees legal advisory, corporate governance, contract management, regulatory compliance, litigation management, debt recovery support, and policy development.The ideal candidate is a seasoned legal professional with strong experience in financial services, lending, credit operations, and regulatory frameworks.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Legal Advisory & Compliance<\/p>\n
\tProvide legal advice to management and all departments on matters relating to operations, strategy, and risk.
\n\tEnsure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including Data Protection, CBK guidelines (where applicable), Employment Law, and Credit Market regulations.
\n\tAdvise on legal implications of new business initiatives and product development.<\/p>\n
Contract Drafting & Review<\/p>\n
\tDraft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service-level agreements, loan agreements, NDAs, supplier contracts, and partnership agreements.
\n\tEnsure that contractual terms protect the organization from legal, operational, and financial risks.
\n\tMaintain an updated contract repository and renewal calendar.<\/p>\n
Litigation & Dispute Resolution<\/p>\n
\tOversee management of all litigation matters including debt recovery, commercial disputes, and employment-related cases.
\n\tLiaise with external counsel, provide instructions, and monitor case progress to ensure cost-effective outcomes.
\n\tSupport internal teams on dispute resolution and ensure timely filing, documentation, and representation.<\/p>\n
Corporate Governance<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the organization operates within strong governance structures aligned with regulatory and statutory requirements.
\n\tPrepare and review board papers, resolutions, and minutes while providing legal guidance to senior leadership.
\n\tEnsure statutory filings and company secretarial functions are up to date (if applicable to role).<\/p>\n
Debt Recovery & Credit Risk Support<\/p>\n
\tProvide legal guidance on debt recovery strategies, restructuring, security perfection, and enforcement processes.
\n\tOversee preparation of demand letters, settlement agreements, and security documentation (charges, guarantees, chattel mortgages, etc.).
\n\tAdvise on legal risks associated with lending and credit operations.<\/p>\n
Policy Development & Risk Management<\/p>\n
\tDevelop, review, and update internal policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.
\n\tIdentify potential legal risks and recommend corrective action.
\n\tConduct internal legal training for staff on compliance, legal awareness, and regulatory changes.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement<\/p>\n
\tMaintain strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, external lawyers, and strategic partners.
\n\tRepresent the organization in negotiations, meetings, and external forums as required.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
\tBachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
\n\tAdvocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
\n\tMinimum 7\u201310 years of professional legal experience, with at least 3\u20135 years in a senior or managerial role.
\n\tExperience in financial services, banking, microfinance, credit, fintech, or related sectors is highly preferred.<\/p>\n
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