Senior Legal Counsel- Commercial At Kcb Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation and management of contracts including leases and other general commercial law issues.
Contract Management: drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of negotiation process, review and contract execution.
Product gate process management including participation of tender opening activities, supplier evaluation and business project initiatives.
Support in contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with contractors and vendors
Legal opinions and research: opinions/guidance in respect of commercial contracts being negotiated and signed as well as legal and commercial requirements of all product implementation.
Legal awareness training as appropriate on commercial legal issues
Probate Administration: oversee administration of probate accounts.
Data management and reporting on statistics

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
Hold a Post graduate diploma in law and advocate of the High Court
Have a minimum of five (5) years' relevant post admission work experience, including experience in the following specific areas:
Legal drafting
Legal communication and advocacy
Legal risk management