A reputable law firm in Nairobi, seeks a qualified Advocate to join its dynamic legal team. This role will primarily focus on providing legal services related to banking and financial institution transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Structure, negotiate, draft, and review documentation for a variety of financing transactions.
- Analyze legal and commercial issues to prepare comprehensive advisory opinions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, security documents (e.g., charges, debentures, guarantees), and other related instruments.
- Advise banks and financial institutions on regulatory compliance with the Banking Act, CBK Prudential Guidelines, and other relevant legislation.
- Conduct thorough due diligence and manage the perfection and registration of securities at land, company, and movable assets registries.
- Provide expert legal opinions on banking and finance matters, including insolvency, restructuring, and syndicated lending.
- Represent banking clients in litigation, enforcement of securities, and debt recovery proceedings.
- Monitor and interpret changes in financial sector legislation, providing timely advice to clients.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan banking laws and proven experience in drafting and negotiating banking agreements.
- Excellent legal drafting, problem-solving, negotiation, organizational, and planning skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work 1 independently, collaboratively, under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to professional ethics.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application letters and detailed CVs, including contact details for at least three referees, to careers@skillsglobal.co.ke by May 16, 2025.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying, you consent to [Law Firm Name] or their Consultant contacting your listed referees, former learning institutions, and relevant state agencies for verification purposes. You also consent to the use of your personal data solely for this recruitment process, in accordance with the Data Protection Act of Kenya.
