Head of Legal

• Provide legal advice to management and all departments on matters relating to operations, strategy, and risk.

• Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including Data Protection, CBK guidelines (where applicable), Employment Law, and Credit Market regulations.

• Advise on legal implications of new business initiatives and product development.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service-level agreements, loan agreements, NDAs, supplier contracts, and partnership agreements.

• Ensure that contractual terms protect the organization from legal, operational, and financial risks.

• Maintain an updated contract repository and renewal calendar.

• Oversee management of all litigation matters including debt recovery, commercial disputes, and employment-related cases.

• Liaise with external counsel, provide instructions, and monitor case progress to ensure cost-effective outcomes.

• Support internal teams on dispute resolution and ensure timely filing, documentation, and representation.

• Ensure the organization operates within strong governance structures aligned with regulatory and statutory requirements.

• Prepare and review board papers, resolutions, and minutes while providing legal guidance to senior leadership.

• Ensure statutory filings and company secretarial functions are up to date (if applicable to role).

• Provide legal guidance on debt recovery strategies, restructuring, security perfection, and enforcement processes.

• Oversee preparation of demand letters, settlement agreements, and security documentation (charges, guarantees, chattel mortgages, etc.).

• Advise on legal risks associated with lending and credit operations.

• Develop, review, and update internal policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

• Identify potential legal risks and recommend corrective action.

• Conduct internal legal training for staff on compliance, legal awareness, and regulatory changes.

• Maintain strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, external lawyers, and strategic partners.

• Represent the organization in negotiations, meetings, and external forums as required.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.

• Minimum 7–10 years of professional legal experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or managerial role.

• Experience in financial services, banking, microfinance, credit, fintech, or related sectors is highly preferred.

• Regulatory compliance

• Litigation management

• Credit and debt recovery processes

• Corporate governance and company secretarial functions

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong negotiation and drafting abilities.

• High integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

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