CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA
Are you looking for an employer who promises individual excellence and mutual respect in a team driven culture with
a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those
looking to new horizons.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self driven professional to fill the position of:
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Manager Legal Department in the Company Secretary’s Division, the role holder will be
responsible for assisting and supporting the Legal Officer in performance of their functions to ensure the bank’s
interests are protected, and also provide legal support to Management, Business Units and Branch Network.
Main Duties
• Overseeing the perfection of the bank’s securities
• Handling Realization of Securities upon default and in liaison with external counsel representing the Bank in
courts, tribunals and arbitrations
• Providing legal opinions to the Management and the Branch Network on diverse Banking issues
• Drawing , vetting and approving leases for the premises owned or rented by the Bank
• Negotiating and Drafting Agreements between the Bank and external service providers and other legal
documents as may be required by the Bank from time to time and constant evaluation and monitoring of the
agreements that the Bank is a party to.
• Perusing and interpreting legislation and other legal instruments and keeping the Bank abreast of changes
to ensure compliance with Regulatory Authorities i.e. The Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority
and the Retirement Benefits Authority
• Handling the Litigation Function of the Bank in liaison with External lawyers, Investigators, Valuers and Debt
Collectors and constant monitoring of the same to ensure that no liability against the Bank crystallizes
• Facilitating Trainings for Credit Staff on securities and other Banking areas as may be required by the Bank
from time to time
• Compiling and submitting to Management periodical reports on conveyance and other matters and
undertaking trend analysis aimed at continuous improvement of the Legal Function within the Bank
Job Specification
The ideal candidate will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
• A Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a recognized university
• A post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Dip KSL) from the Kenya School of Law
• Duly admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a current practicing certificate, year 2011
• At least three years post-qualification experience in a busy private law firm or experience gained in a
similar role in a commercial bank or other financial institution
• Good understanding of general banking laws and regulations, as well as the Civil Procedure, Court Rules
and Practices
• A bias in Commercial work, including drafting and negotiating contracts will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and should be able to work with minimal supervision
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• Techno savvy with good understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications
• 35 years or below
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae
accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 16th
September 2011.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope:
LA/09/2011
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi
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