Legal Documentation Manager - Retail

JOB REF: CS 05/2013

Purpose 
Reporting to Senior Manager, Securities & Documentation the job’s purpose is to provide legal support on loan  documentation for retail facilities, manage the documentation process, and ensure compliance on collateral conditions prior to disbursement of these facilities.

Key Responsibilities 
 Provide a central point of reference, support and advice on retail legal documentation.
 Vet and/or review all security documents for completeness, clarity and ensure that all legal risks are adequately covered
 Manage issuance and processing of offer letters upon receipt of duly approved credit papers observing agreed timelines and high standards of accuracy
 Manage conveyancing and loan documentation activities for retail, end-to-end, ensuring effective support to the retail branches at every stage of documentation
 Manage Issue Compliance Certificate for purposes of disbursement of loan facilities
 Liaise with external lawyers and other service providers on security documentation process and ensure that security documents and other conditions have been perfected/ completed prior to drawdown of facilities
 Manage all takeovers, by or from the Bank, ensuring protection of Bank’s interest at all times
 Coordinate and provide training to the retail business team on legal issues pertaining security instruments and protection of the same
 Supervise and motivate all staff within the Retail section of the department
 Monitoring Changes in case law to ensure that the Bank’s security documents are up to date and comply with those changes

The Person
 Seasoned lawyer with overall 5-7 years of experience, with at least 3 years of experience in a role with a
financial institution or top tier legal firm supporting financial institutions
• Law degree from a reputable learning institution
• Master’s degree in law or business will be an added advantage
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing license
 4 years post admission experience with a bias in loan documentation
 Experience in handling retail portfolio and general legal matters in a reputable institution
 Must have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in documentation of retail portfolio
 The ability to combine strategic perspective with quick execution when a situation demands it
 The ability to prioritize work and deliver high quality output to tight deadlines
 Resourceful, creative and with high follow-through ability.
 Sensitive to changing environments and the ability to react and pro-act quickly to defend the Bank ’s position and reputation
 Capable of working under the demands of multiple priorities
 Able to prioritize work and deliver high quality output to tight deadlines
 Resourceful, creative, and dependable
 Able to follow-through on assigned tasks and deliver promised results
 Strong leadership and managerial skills

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful
candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by 11th April 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.