Legal Officer at Dry Associates Limited Investment
Dry Associates Investment Bank
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
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- Company:
- Location: Kenya
- State:
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category:
- Provide a range of legal services to our Private Wealth clients.
- Offer legal support in Eldercare services, including trusts, wills, power of attorney, etc.
- Assist clients with succession and estate planning.
- Handle asset and real estate conveyancing matters.
- Prepare contracts and legal documentation.
- Develop an outreach program to encourage the utilization of the company’s legal services.
- Create monthly bulletins addressing matters of interest to clients, with a particular focus on elderly clients.
- Collaborate closely with origination and research staff to prepare legal documentation for in-house security issuances.
- Review legal documentation when external counsel is engaged, especially in transactions where the company acts as a Transaction Advisor.
- Ensure timely preparation and issuance of continuing reporting documentation for issuers.
- Navigate legal complexities related to the company’s involvement in fixed income and equity issuances.
- Oversee the legal aspects of listings, securities trading, and private equity transactions.
- Maintain a systematic check-off system for periodic review of critical legal documentation.
- Ensure the company’s continuous compliance with rules and regulations governing investment banking.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities such as the Capital Markets Authority, Retirement Benefits Authority, Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), and the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
- Monitor and enforce strict compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorism finance regulations.
- Conduct regular staff training on compliance matters and emerging relevant laws.
- Conduct due diligence on high-risk clients and those from high-risk jurisdictions.
- Address evolving compliance requirements, including FATCA and cross-border tax compliance.
- Organize and maintain all legal files for accessibility and completeness.
- Prepare documentary evidence for use by external counsel in litigation.
- Collaborate with external counsel to expedite cases to a timely conclusion.
- Attend court sessions and provide regular updates to company management.
- Develop winning legal strategies in consultation with Company management.
- Assist in the preparation of witness statements, including those from current or former staff.
- Familiarize yourself with the Company’s professional indemnity insurance and advise on its utilization when necessary.
- Private Wealth: Generate commissions equivalent to at least three times (3x) the annual base salary by the end of the year.
- Investment Banking: Maintain a systematic check-off system to ensure periodic review of critical legal documentation for issuers, including CP, bonds, fixed deposit receipt programs, account opening forms, and other legal documentation.
- Compliance: Ensure the company maintains continual compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, promptly addressing new compliance requirements to avoid any violations.
- Litigation: Collaborate actively with external counsel to expedite litigation cases, minimizing the impact on the company’s resources and reputation.
- The Legal Officer will report to the General Manager, Back & Middle Offices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
- Licensed to practice law in Kenya.
- 1 year of legal experience, preferably in the financial industry.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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