Assistant Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Invest & Grow (IG) Sacco Society Limited

Overall Responsibility
The Assistant Legal Officer will provide support in ensuring that the SACCO’s operations are
compliant with the relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
- Review and draft contracts, agreements and other legal documents to ensure compliance with
relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide legal advice and support to various departments within the SACCO.
- Periodic review of requisite legal documents, by-laws, policies, procedures, rules and
regulations.
- Provision of timely information on review and/or termination of contracts.
- Effective follow up of all court cases, attend hearings and follow up on judgements.
- Identification, assessment and mitigation of legal and regulatory risks.
- Implementation of court awards, judgements and resolutions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal documents, including contracts,
agreements and court documents.
- Ensure that the SACCO’s operations are compliant with relevant laws and regulations
including those related to financial services, data protection and consumer protection.
- Engage with external stakeholders, including the SACCO’s external advocate, regulators and
other industry players.
- Keep track of emerging legislations affecting the Sacco and update the management
accordingly.
- Support the Sacco in settling disputes using Alternative Dispute Resolution to reduce the
number of legal matters proceeding to court.

Minimum Requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
- Completion of Advocate training from the Kenya School of Law.
- A minimum of two (2) years post-admission experience with active practice.
- Good knowledge of laws and regulations governing SACCOs and Financial institutions.
- Have a current practicing certificate.

Desired Skills and Competencies.
- A person of integrity, high ethical standards and professionalism.
- Excellent Planning and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative.
- Strong analytical, communication and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.