Head of Legal at Mwananchi Credit Ltd

Role Summary:

The Head of Legal bears responsibility of providing legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property and corporate governance. Overseeing the operation of the legal department. Conducting legal training for staff. Identifying and mitigating legal risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized Institution, Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• At least 5 years' experience in a legal department of a busy organization, financial services, with sound exposure to credit or lending and debt recovery.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least 2 years' post-admission
• Certified Public Secretary of Kenya CPS (K) is an added advantage
• Membership in the Law Society of Kenya.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite packages as well as good IT skills and knowledge are essential.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with legal research tools and databases.
• Good command of English both written and spoken.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.