Bank Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
Our clients are leading banks with Regional East African operations. Competent Legal Officers - Litigation & NPA Units are currently being recruited for the Kenyan Operations.
Job ProfileTo assist in handling of litigation matters involving the Bank and/or the subsidiaries in the parent company both locally and overseas.
Assist in the conducting of legal research, collate evidence, prepare witnesses for pre-trial and hearing, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external lawyers.
Represent the Bank before any court or tribunal or to watch brief (where necessary).
Provide support on all debt collection related matters, create legal awareness and provide advice on suitable action to avert and/or minimize litigation.
Assist in the recovery of all NPA Accounts to the maximum extent possible.
Maintaining accurate management information on the entire Litigation and NPA portfolio.
Liaising and co-opting the assistance of all Business Units as may be necessary to recover from NPA accounts.
Continuously ensure the verification and evaluation of collateral held on accounts that are headed into Watch Status.
Assist in maintaining accurate information on individual collector’s performance and monitoring performance of the individuals/ direct reportees.
Action on inward communication from customers, agents and Advocates within the required bank standards and SLA.
Ensure Letters of Demand, Statutory Notices and other correspondences to debtors are sent as required as may be required in order to close on account as soon as practicably possible.
Ensuring all invoices received for services rendered to the bank in litigation and NPA matters are in compliance with the SLA’s, drawn to scale and are paid in time
Maintain adequate diary and/or bring up system and follow-up on diarist events.
Assist in the provision of necessary support to management as and when required.
Ensure that all shortfalls after sale are taken through the legal recovery process without undue delay.
Ensure Debt Recovery files are maintained and up to date and conduct proper filing.
Maintain highest level of confidentiality concerning the sensitive, strategic and
integral legal & other information, data, decisions and developments taking place at the company.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Litigation, NPA Unit.
Person Profile
Key Competencies:
Good knowledge of the banks internal processes and loan recovery process in Kenya.
Strong personality with well-developed communications and inter-personal skills.
Negotiation skills.
Sufficiently computer literate to prepare and record documents and returns, with knowledge of the following being an advantage.
Display a strong and convincing personality to handle recovery matters.
Well-developed communications and inter personal skills.
Sound understanding of Kenyan Law to be able to put up a claim or a defense.
Team player
Demonstrates trustworthiness and integrity
Exhibit sound judgement abilities.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
Diploma in Law(KSL) and Admission as an Advocate with a current practicing Certificate;
Post Graduate qualifications in relevant field will be an added advantage
Minimum (3-5) years’ experience in legal practice most especially in dispute resolution/litigation.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, problem solving, negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of audiences.
Possess a high degree of professional ethics & personal integrity.
The candidate must be hardworking, flexible & service oriented;
Proficiency in use of computer applications; and
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Application Instructions
Apply to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com
Ensure you indicate your current or last monthly salary in your cover letter before 31st May, 2018
Please DO NOT apply using the "Apply Online" button. ONLY apply to the email address provided above
For more information and job application details, see; Bank Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
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