LEGAL DOCUMENTATION MANAGER – RETAIL
JOB REF: CS 05/2013
Reporting to Senior Manager, Securities & Documentation the job’s purpose is to provide legal support on loan documentation for retail facilities, manage the documentation process, and ensure compliance on collateral conditions prior to disbursement of these facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a central point of reference, support and advice on retail legal documentation.
Vet and/or review all security documents for completeness, clarity and ensure that all legal risks are adequately covered
Manage issuance and processing of offer letters upon receipt of duly approved credit papers observing agreed timelines and high standards of accuracy
Manage conveyancing and loan documentation activities for retail, end-to-end, ensuring effective support to the retail branches at every stage of documentation
Manage Issue Compliance Certificate for purposes of disbursement of loan facilities
Liaise with external lawyers and other service providers on security documentation process and ensure that security documents and other conditions have been perfected/ completed prior to drawdown of facilities
Manage all takeovers, by or from the Bank, ensuring protection of Bank’s interest at all times
Coordinate and provide training to the retail business team on legal issues pertaining security instruments and protection of the same
Supervise and motivate all staff within the Retail section of the department
Monitoring Changes in case law to ensure that the Bank’s security documents are up to date and comply with those changes
The Person
Seasoned lawyer with overall 5-7 years of experience, with at least 3 years of experience in a role with a financial institution or top tier legal firm supporting financial institutions
Law degree from a reputable learning institution
Master’s degree in law or business will be an added advantage
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing license
4 years post admission experience with a bias in loan documentation
Experience in handling retail portfolio and general legal matters in a reputable institution
Must have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in documentation of retail portfolio
The ability to combine strategic perspective with quick execution when a situation demands it
The ability to prioritize work and deliver high quality output to tight deadlines
Resourceful, creative and with high follow-through ability.
Sensitive to changing environments and the ability to react and pro-act quickly to defend the Bank ’s position and reputation
Capable of working under the demands of multiple priorities
Able to prioritize work and deliver high quality output to tight deadlines
Resourceful, creative, and dependable
Able to follow-through on assigned tasks and deliver promised results
Strong leadership and managerial skills
The above position is demanding for 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 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 11th April 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: CS 05/2013
Reporting to Senior Manager, Securities & Documentation the job’s purpose is to provide legal support on loan documentation for retail facilities, manage the documentation process, and ensure compliance on collateral conditions prior to disbursement of these facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a central point of reference, support and advice on retail legal documentation.
Vet and/or review all security documents for completeness, clarity and ensure that all legal risks are adequately covered
Manage issuance and processing of offer letters upon receipt of duly approved credit papers observing agreed timelines and high standards of accuracy
Manage conveyancing and loan documentation activities for retail, end-to-end, ensuring effective support to the retail branches at every stage of documentation
Manage Issue Compliance Certificate for purposes of disbursement of loan facilities
Liaise with external lawyers and other service providers on security documentation process and ensure that security documents and other conditions have been perfected/ completed prior to drawdown of facilities
Manage all takeovers, by or from the Bank, ensuring protection of Bank’s interest at all times
Coordinate and provide training to the retail business team on legal issues pertaining security instruments and protection of the same
Supervise and motivate all staff within the Retail section of the department
Monitoring Changes in case law to ensure that the Bank’s security documents are up to date and comply with those changes
The Person
Seasoned lawyer with overall 5-7 years of experience, with at least 3 years of experience in a role with a financial institution or top tier legal firm supporting financial institutions
Law degree from a reputable learning institution
Master’s degree in law or business will be an added advantage
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing license
4 years post admission experience with a bias in loan documentation
Experience in handling retail portfolio and general legal matters in a reputable institution
Must have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in documentation of retail portfolio
The ability to combine strategic perspective with quick execution when a situation demands it
The ability to prioritize work and deliver high quality output to tight deadlines
Resourceful, creative and with high follow-through ability.
Sensitive to changing environments and the ability to react and pro-act quickly to defend the Bank ’s position and reputation
Capable of working under the demands of multiple priorities
Able to prioritize work and deliver high quality output to tight deadlines
Resourceful, creative, and dependable
Able to follow-through on assigned tasks and deliver promised results
Strong leadership and managerial skills
The above position is demanding for 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 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 11th April 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.