Legal and Compliance · Full-time
Direct employerSenior Legal Counsel- Litigation
KenyaSenior · Not statedCloses Friday, 16 October 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 9 Oct 2026
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About this role
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Role overview
KCB Group is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel for Litigation based in Kenya. This full-time role is ideal for someone with extensive legal experience who can manage dispute resolution cases and provide legal advice to the Retail network to reduce risks for the Bank.
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What you will do
- Conduct legal research and gather evidence for assigned cases.
- Prepare witnesses for pre-trial and hearings and develop legal briefs and opinions.
- Develop defence strategies and arguments for legal proceedings in coordination with external lawyers.
- Represent the Bank in court or tribunals as a witness or to watch brief.
- Manage and evaluate the performance of external lawyers to ensure efficiency.
- Provide legal advice to prevent or reduce litigation risks.
- Review legal fees to ensure compliance with Remuneration Order and Service Level Agreement.
- Maintain and update a database of non-debt recovery litigation and prepare reports.
- Offer legal guidance to Retail branches on bank policies and procedures to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law.
- Diploma in Law.
- At least 5 years of legal experience.
- Minimum of 4 years experience in legal drafting.
- 4 years experience in Corporate Governance.
- 4 years experience in Risk Management.
- 3 years experience in legal communication and advocacy.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 16 October 2026.