Fin

Credit, savings, and insurance through partnerships

Legal Assistant

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNairobi, KenyaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution is required.
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a legal or corporate environment is required.
Sound knowledge of Kenyan commercial law, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance is required.
Strong legal drafting, contract review, and legal research skills are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
The candidate should demonstrate integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills, planning, organization, time management, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and vet contracts, Memoranda of Understanding, and other legal agreements.
Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
Maintain an organized contract management system and monitor contract renewals.
Monitor and follow up on ongoing legal matters and court cases.
Liaise with external advocates and other legal service providers.
Prepare legal reports, case summaries, and management updates.
Coordinate the preparation and filing of legal documentation.
Maintain and update legal registers and statutory records.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the business.
Identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks within the required timelines.
Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on employment, commercial, contractual, and operational matters.
Support Management by providing timely legal guidance to facilitate informed decision-making.
Assist in reviewing Company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
Support corporate governance activities and maintain governance documentation.
Prepare Board and Committee documentation as required.
Maintain statutory records and assist with regulatory filings.

Desired Qualifications

A diploma in the Advocates Training Programme is an added advantage.

About Fin Kenya
Fin Kenya is a leading financial services provider committed to delivering innovative and customer-centric financial solutions that empower individuals and businesses to achieve their financial goals. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance, corporate governance, and ethical business practices.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support the Company's legal function by providing legal, compliance, and corporate governance support while ensuring the organization's legal interests are safeguarded.
Key Responsibilities
1. Contract Management

Draft, review, and vet contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other legal agreements.
Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
Maintain an organized contract management system and monitor contract renewals.

2. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Monitor and follow up on ongoing legal matters and court cases.
Liaise with external advocates and other legal service providers.
Prepare legal reports, case summaries, and management updates.
Coordinate the preparation and filing of legal documentation.

3. Legal Compliance & Risk Management

Maintain and update legal registers and statutory records.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the business.
Identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks within the required timelines.
Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

4. Legal Advisory

Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on employment, commercial, contractual, and operational matters.
Support Management by providing timely legal guidance to facilitate informed decision-making.
Assist in reviewing Company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

5. Corporate Governance

Support corporate governance activities and maintain governance documentation.
Prepare Board and Committee documentation as required.
Maintain statutory records and assist with regulatory filings.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) will be an added advantage.
Minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience in a legal or corporate environment.
Sound knowledge of Kenyan commercial law, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Strong legal drafting, contract review, and legal research skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies

Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

About the Company

Fin

Credit, savings, and insurance through partnerships

Fin provides credit, savings, and insurance products to consumers through partnerships with other organizations. The services are designed to be fast, convenient, and reliable, letting customers access financial products without friction. How its products work: Fin offers a range of financial products (credit, savings, insurance) that are distributed through partner networks. Customers apply or enroll via these partners, and Fin handles underwriting, funding, policy administration, and support to deliver the services through a streamlined, integrated experience. How it differs from competitors: Fin relies on a partnership-based model to reach customers and deliver financial products, aiming for quick decisions, easy access, and dependable service through aligned ecosystems with other organizations. Goal: To make everyday financial needs easier by providing accessible credit, savings, and insurance through trusted partner channels.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $52M
Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa
Founded: 2019

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