Head of Legal at CDL Human Resource
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- Full-time
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Job Detail
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Job ID 1016639
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Experience 7 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Compliance
- Provide legal advice to management and all departments on matters relating to operations, strategy, and risk.
- Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including Data Protection, CBK guidelines (where applicable), Employment Law, and Credit Market regulations.
- Advise on legal implications of new business initiatives and product development.
Contract Drafting & Review
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service-level agreements, loan agreements, NDAs, supplier contracts, and partnership agreements.
- Ensure that contractual terms protect the organization from legal, operational, and financial risks.
- Maintain an updated contract repository and renewal calendar.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Oversee management of all litigation matters including debt recovery, commercial disputes, and employment-related cases.
- Liaise with external counsel, provide instructions, and monitor case progress to ensure cost-effective outcomes.
- Support internal teams on dispute resolution and ensure timely filing, documentation, and representation.
Corporate Governance
- Ensure the organization operates within strong governance structures aligned with regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Prepare and review board papers, resolutions, and minutes while providing legal guidance to senior leadership.
- Ensure statutory filings and company secretarial functions are up to date (if applicable to role).
Debt Recovery & Credit Risk Support
- Provide legal guidance on debt recovery strategies, restructuring, security perfection, and enforcement processes.
- Oversee preparation of demand letters, settlement agreements, and security documentation (charges, guarantees, chattel mortgages, etc.).
- Advise on legal risks associated with lending and credit operations.
Policy Development & Risk Management
- Develop, review, and update internal policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.
- Identify potential legal risks and recommend corrective action.
- Conduct internal legal training for staff on compliance, legal awareness, and regulatory changes.
Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
- Maintain strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, external lawyers, and strategic partners.
- Represent the organization in negotiations, meetings, and external forums as required.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
- Minimum 7–10 years of professional legal experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or managerial role.
- Experience in financial services, banking, microfinance, credit, fintech, or related sectors is highly preferred.
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