Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies. The holding company was set up to among other things to enhance the Group’s capacity to access unrestricted capital and also enable investment in new ventures outside banking regulations, achieve operational and strategic autonomy for the Group’s operating entities and enhance corporate governance across the Group and oversight in management of subsidiaries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 10

•  For the assigned portfolio of work, conduct legal research, collate evidence, prepare witnesses for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defence strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external lawyers;
• Manage and measure external lawyers performance to ensure efficiency;
• Create legal awareness and providing advice on suitable action to avert and/or minimize litigation;
• Scrutinize legal fees and ensure they are raised in accordance with the Remuneration Order and Service Level Agreement;
• Update database of all non-debt recovery litigation to ensure the same is consistently up to-date and provide reports as may be required.
• Render legal guidance to Retail branches on matters relating to bank policies, processes and procedures on all queries received with a view to mitigating legal and reputational risks;
• Any other task as assigned.

For the above position, the successful candidate should have the following:

• Degree in Law (LL.B)
• Diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• 4 years post admission experience.
• Experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.