Job Description
TENAKATA is a business technology platform designed to empower MSMEs in Africa, by helping them keep their financial record, attain financial literacy through business support accelerators, and share their business transactional information to financial institutions (FIs) with the intention of the FI to extend credit to them to fuel growth in their businesses.
The role of a legal officer in a Tenakata involves providing legal advice and guidance on regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, legal disputes, and other legal matters. They ensure that the Tenakata’s operations adhere to applicable laws and regulations and represent the bank in legal proceedings when necessary
What You Will Do
- Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues
- Research and analyze legal issues and regulations relevant to the organization’s operations and industry.
- Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and legal trends that may impact the organization and provide recommendations for compliance.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Manage and protect the organization’s intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
- Conduct legal due diligence reviews for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
- Prepare and maintain legal documentation, including corporate records, contracts, and regulatory filings.
- Assist in instituting fresh and reviewing ongoing cases filed by and against the Company.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
- Completion of Post Graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law and has undertaken pupillage.
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and good standing with the LSK.
- A minimum of 2 years post-admission experience in a busy work environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work with others and manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding organization.
- %u2060An outstanding performance in the practice areas of Dispute Resolution (Litigation & ADR), Contract Law and Compliance & Regulatory.
- A %u2060valid practicing certificate for the year.