Management Positions at PostBank Kenya; Assistant Manager – Legal Services

Job Title:        Assistant Manager – Legal Services PB 5.1
Job Location:   Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    PostBank
Reports to:    Company Secretary

About Us
The Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Postbank) was established in 1910. Similar Savings services were offered across the East Africa region. When the East African Community broke up in 1977, the Kenya Government established its own savings bank. Postbank is primarily engaged in the mobilization of savings for national development and operates under the Kenya Post Office Savings Bank Act Cap 493B. In addition, the Bank offers local and international credit cards under the sponsorship of a commercial bank, Local and International Money Transfer Services (MTS), collections and disbursement services.

Job Overview:
The successful candidate will will be responsible for assisting the Legal office in providing efficient and effective legal services to the Bank

Job Requirements:

•     Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)
•     CPS (K)
•     Post graduate diploma in Law
•     Computer literacy and proficiency
•     Ability to work under pressure
•     High integrity and personal credibility
•     Excellent communication and report writing skills
•     Minimum 6 years relevant work experience , preferably in a Corporate environment

Job Duties:

•     Drawing legal contracts, leases and other documents
•     Carrying out research and presenting legal opinions and advising Management
•     Liaising with external lawyers in cases under litigation.
•     Ensuring that policies and procedures are followed to avoid litigation against the bank.
•     Dealing with customers complaints
•     Processing legal documents pertaining to staff loans.
•     Following up on debts and ensuring recovery of monies owed by the Bank debtors
•     Assisting the Company Secretary in executing secretarial duties

Deadline Date: 14/05/2014

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