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Vacancy title:
Legal Counsel
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Legal]
Jobs at:
Watu Credit Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 30 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing all litigation matters within the company and its subsidiaries, including handling matters in person as required
- Receive and process summons and pleadings filed against the company
- Ensure accurate documentation of cases, including maintaining the litigation tracker and keeping records of all upcoming court dates and case progress for each case
- Give sound legal opinions on litigation matters within the company and its subsidiaries with key focus on cost management
- Draft for review and approval all demand letters, legal instruments and court defense responses
- Participate in negotiation of out of court settlements and draft settlement agreements for execution
- Assist in contract lifecycle management including drafting, reviewing & overseeing execution of contracts and maintenance of the contract database
- Conduct legal research, monitor legislation changes and advise management on the same
- Oversee legal compliance in all facilities leased by the company
- Maintain regular communication with external panel of lawyers, insurance service providers and other stakeholders
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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