Legal Officer

Bancassurance Accountant

Sumac Microfinance Bank Ltd is a premier, fully-fledged microfinance institution regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. With a robust branch network spanning the country and a cutting-edge mobile banking platform, we bridge the gap between financial services and the entrepreneurs who drive Kenya's economy.

At our core, we are more than just a bank; we are a partner in growth. We provide a comprehensive suite of financial solutions—including Accounts, Loans, Trade Finance, Forex, and Bancassurance, designed to transform small ventures into sustainable, prudently managed enterprises.

About the Role

The role holder will provide legal advisory and interpretation services in respect to, Conveyance, Contract/Lease management, Compliance with Agreed SLAs, Risk and Audit Rating, Debt Collection, to assist the bank to be a sustainable business that complies with existing laws and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Interpret legal texts for the Bank and assist management in interpreting and applying statutes, rules and regulations and offer legal opinions to ensure compliance of the Bank.
  Review or draft agreements/contracts for and on behalf of the bank.
  Review of loan/facility documents to ensure that agreements with bank clients are enforceable.
  Coordination with the external counsel to ensure timely completion of assignments issued by the department. This includes issuance of instructions for litigation matters and conveyance matters.
  Offer legal advisory to the Management and the Board on the emerging topical issues
  Maintaining status reports on Conveyance Matters and Litigation matters as well as other databases that may be required.
  Ensuring relevant reports are sent to the management and/or branches as and when required.
  Timely responding to potential claims to avoid any anticipated litigation.
  Participate in preparing and/or represent the Bank in judicial proceedings regarding enforcement of laws, rules and regulations.
  Coordinating legal trainings to the branches and the departments
  
  

Qualifications and Technical Competencies

• Must have a degree in Law, LLB
• Post-graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and is admitted or about to be admitted to the Bar or scheduled to be admitted to the Bar.
• Must have experience working in a law firm or experience working in the Banking Sector.
• At least 5 years’ experience working as a Legal officer
• Must demonstrate advocacy skills and good negotiation skills
• Should have strong communication, writing and presentation skills
• Problem Solving; Should be conversant with the various methods of resolving issues; procedures in the conveyance process and procedures related to litigation
• Excellent accountability skills

Why Join Us

Working at Sumac means joining a team dedicated to sustainable development and impactful service. Our culture is built on five key pillars that guide how we interact with our clients and each other:

• Considerateness: We foster respectful relations with our employees, partners, and the communities we serve.
• Loyalty: We believe in the power of collaboration to solve problems and achieve ambitious goals.
• Integrity: We operate with total honesty, fairness, and transparency. Being "above board" isn't just a phrase—it's our standard.
• Passion: We take pride in our work, performing every role with purpose and a positive attitude.
• Transparency: We maintain an open-door policy, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and valued.

What to Expect In the hiring Process

• A Preliminary call with a Recruiter
• An interview with the Hiring Manager
• Panel  Interviews
• Executive Interview