Commercial Department.Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial at KCB Bank

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Preparation and management of contracts including leases and other general commercial law issues. 

• Contract Management: drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of negotiation process, review and contract execution.

• Product gate process management including participation of tender opening activities, supplier evaluation and business project initiatives.

• Support in contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with contractors and vendors

• Legal opinions and research: opinions/guidance in respect of commercial contracts being negotiated and signed as well as legal and commercial requirements of all product implementation.

• Legal awareness training as appropriate on commercial legal issues

• Probate Administration: oversee administration of probate accounts.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.

• Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High Court

• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant post admission experience, preferably in the financial services sector, including the below specific areas:

  • Legal drafting

  • Commercial contracts lifecycle management

  • Legal communication and advocacy

  • Stakeholder management of diverse calibre

  • Legal risk management

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