Head of Legal (Microfinance)

Job Title: Head of Legal Location: Nairobi, Kenya Industry: Financial Services / Credit / Microfinance Job Summary The Head of Legal will provide overall leadership and direction for the legal function, ensuring the organization operates within the law while minimizing risk and supporting strategic business objectives. The role oversees legal advisory, corporate governance, contract management, regulatory compliance, litigation management, debt recovery support, and policy development.The ideal candidate is a seasoned legal professional with strong experience in financial services, lending, credit operations, and regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities 1. Legal Advisory & Compliance Provide legal advice to management and all departments on matters relating to operations, strategy, and risk. Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including Data Protection, CBK guidelines (where applicable), Employment Law, and Credit Market re...

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