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Group Legal Counsel

ASA Limited Kenya (ASA International)

Nairobi, Kenya CDI

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Description du poste

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role.
  • The legal department of ASA International supports and advises the company on a variety of legal matters related to financial markets, financial regulation, governance treasury and minimising legal risk, as well as providing expert legal and regulatory advice to the business.
  • The legal department is also instrumental in building the compliance framework in a listed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out research and prepare memos in respect of regulatory and corporate law matters, legal risks, business initiatives and projects
  • Work on day-to-day legal matters at the group level with all the other teams (HR, IT, finance)
  • Support the Senior Legal Counsel or Chief Legal Officer in the review and structuring loan documentation or debt instruments as well as material contracts for the group and its subsidiaries
  • Work in close cooperation with the finance and treasury department who work on FX transactions and sourcing of financing.
  • Work closely with the country teams, particularly in Africa, in any relevant legal matters pertaining to the business.
  • Participate in various internal multidisciplinary work streams and in the translation of legal and regulatory requirements into technical specifications for systems and processes.
  • Supporting the Senior Legal Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
  • Ensuring compliance listing requirements and UK governance.
  • Assist in developing the compliance framework for the company and support the compliance department in coordinating and developing compliance training and awareness for the business.
  • Assisting in drafting the governance section in the annual report, company disclosures and key meetings.
Required Qualifications: & Experience
  • Master's degree in Law from a reputable university with 4 to 7 years working experience with a law firm, financial institution or corporate
  • Excellent command over the English language (oral and written)
  • Affinity with financial services and banking laws and understanding of financial products, processes and documentation, as well as related compliance matters
  • Ability to interpret complex rules and regulations from multiple jurisdictions, and produce clear and practical guidance and advice
  • Diligent, flexible and pragmatic with strong analytical skills.
  • Solid interpersonal skills which enable you to work with colleagues and be responsive and proactive in working across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Can-do mentality, ability to work under pressure and plenty of energy and enthusiasm
  • Interest in microfinance, impact investments, financia...

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