The Assistant Legal Officer will provide support in ensuring that the SACCO’s operations are compliant with the relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and draft contracts, agreements and other legal documents to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice and support to various departments within the SACCO.
• Periodic review of requisite legal documents, by-laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Provision of timely information on review and/or termination of contracts.
• Effective follow up of all court cases, attend hearings and follow up on judgements.
• Identification, assessment and mitigation of legal and regulatory risks.
• Implementation of court awards, judgements and resolutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal documents, including contracts, agreements and court documents.
• Ensure that the SACCO’s operations are compliant with relevant laws and regulations including those related to financial services, data protection and consumer protection.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including the SACCO’s external advocate, regulators and other industry players.
• Keep track of emerging legislations affecting the Sacco and update the management accordingly.
• Support the Sacco in settling disputes using Alternative Dispute Resolution to reduce the number of legal matters proceeding to court.

Minimum Requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Completion of Advocate training from the Kenya School of Law.
• A minimum of two (2) years post-admission experience with active practice.
• Good knowledge of laws and regulations governing SACCOs and Financial institutions.
• Have a current practicing certificate.