Bank Securities & Documentation Assistant Manager Jobs in Kenya
Our clients are leading banks with Regional East African operations. Competent Assistant Managers - Securities & Documentation Units are currently being recruited for the Kenyan Operations.
Reporting to the Manager, Securities & Documentation the job’s purpose is to provide legal support on loan documentation, manage the documentation process, and ensure compliance on collateral conditions prior to disbursement of facilities.
Job Profile
Provide a central point of reference, support and advice on all legal documentation issues.
Review all security documents for completeness, clarity and ensure that all legal risks are adequately covered
Ensure that all syndicated & cross border facility agreements and securities are properly drafted, negotiated and documented
Ensure proper and structured support for the Bank’s subsidiaries in documentation of cross border transactions
Manage loan documentation activities, end-to-end
Review, draft, revise and negotiate agreements relating to approved and proposed transactions
Manage issuance and processing of facility letters upon receipt of duly approved credit papers observing agreed timelines and high standards of accuracy
Advise relevant units on shortcomings noted upon receipt of credit approval and/or duly accepted facility letter
Prepare instructions and follow up Banks external lawyers in the preparation of security documents.
Liaise with external lawyers and other service providers on security documentation process and ensure that security documents and other conditions have been perfected/ completed prior to draw-down of facilities
Issue Disbursement go-ahead for purposes of disbursement of loan facilities.
Proactively identify, monitor and mitigate all potential legal documentation risks in the corporate and mortgage business as appropriate.
Effectively manage the process of engaging external lawyers, including putting in place an effective consequence management system and adoption and implementation of best practices
Remain current on regulatory and legal developments impacting the Bank’s business
Person Profile
Seasoned lawyer with overall 4-6 years of experience, with at least 3 years of
experience in a role with a financial institution or top tier legal firm supporting financial institutions
Excellent level of legal documentation experience in private practice and/or as in-house corporate legal counsel
Demonstrable ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements
Experience managing the work of other lawyers
Law degree from a reputable learning institution
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing license
Expertise and experience in servicing financial industry clients in a top tier law firm or within the scope of a legal/credit department of a large financial institution
Experience with a wide array of commercial legal matters
High degree of commercial acumen and flexibility when approaching challenges
Self-starter with a desire to succeed and contribute to the business
Strong interpersonal, negotiating and communications skills
Capable of working under the demands of multiple priorities
Able to prioritize work and deliver high quality output to tight deadlines
Resourceful, creative, and dependable
Able to follow-through on assigned tasks and deliver promised results
Strong leadership and managerial skills
Application Instructions
Apply to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com
Ensure you indicate your current or last monthly salary in your cover letter before 31st May, 2018
Please DO NOT apply using the "Apply Online" button. ONLY apply to the email address provided above
For more information and job application details, see; Bank Securities & Documentation Assistant Manager Jobs in Kenya
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