Head, Legal & Data Protection Unit

Responsibilities:

Legal Matters: 

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal group.
• Maintain and periodically review the List of Law firms retained by the Microfinance Bank indicating names, addresses, staffing etc.
• Provide legal support and documentation in respect of external funds received; review legal agreements and ensure adequate documentation for all sanctioned funds received.
• Review ongoing suits/cases and advise management accordingly.
• Review all third-party agreements and provide legal opinion before execution.
• Maintain a Register of all Agreements entered into by the microfinance bank outlining nature, parties, dates, duration etc.
• Review progress of outstanding litigation, liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Ensure the performance of contractual Instruments for compliance to terms and identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
• Develop all resolutions emanating from contractual obligations.
• Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
• Review all contracts or any other documentation to which the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention.
• Review and advise management on the legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Draft contracts, agreements and review internal policies and ensure that they comply with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management.
• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of subordinates ensuring an effective and motivated team.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of Company policies.

Data Protection:

• Coordinate the training of all employees on Data Protection.
• Point of contact for data protection for all clients, regulatory authorities and internal teams on data protection and data security.
• Monitor Data Management procedures and enforce compliance within the organization.

Others:

• Appraise subordinates promptly and objectively, and follow up on action points resulting from the appraisal – particularly in addressing gaps identified.
• Take responsibility for the training, coaching and mentoring of subordinates
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned by Company Secretary.  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in law. An LLM will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, at least 5 of which should demonstrate a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Experience should demonstrate an ability to provide accurate and effective legal counsel with a proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the bank’s products and services.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and framework.
• Strategic thinking and strategic management.