Vacancies at MOGO Kenya

Legal Officer

Vacancies at MOGO Kenya

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Officer to join our legal department at Mogo Auto Limited. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, with specific expertise in handling litigation and legal disputes. As a Legal Officer, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide key legal support and ensure the company’s interests are effectively protected.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven legal professional to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic international company providing affordable financing options in Kenya.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert legal advice and support to management and other departments on a wide range of legal issues, including litigation, disputes, contract interpretation and regulatory compliance.
• Manage any legal disputes or claims and prepare legal documentation. Monitor ongoing litigation and provide regular updates on the status of cases, risks and outcomes. Develop litigation strategies and manage risk exposure to minimize any legal liabilities. Represent the company in court hearings and legal proceedings as necessary.
• Oversee the handling of legal complaints, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, timely and effective responses and escalation as needed.
• Working closely with external legal counsels for any outsourced legal services, ensuring service quality, cost effectiveness and timely delivery of work.
• Conduct legal research and stay up to date with relevant legal developments, regulations and trends affecting the business.
• Attending various meetings and ensuring production of high-quality paperwork by preparing the agenda, papers and meeting minutes. Attending the briefing meetings of the various departments and disseminating the matters arising and required action points.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, agreements and other relevant legal documents, to safeguard the company’s interest. Proper filing and maintenance of contract database/registry and conduct checks to ensure it is up to date.
• Assess legal risks across various business areas and implement strategies to prevent and mitigate potential liabilities.
• Conduct training for internal teams on legal matters to ensure ongoing awareness and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Any other duties assigned.

EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in Kenya.
• Current practicing Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

• 4-5 years of proven experience as a legal professional, ideally with previous experience in handling corporate, commercial or regulatory litigation and legal disputes.
• Experience working in-house or with financial institutions, particularly within the microfinance sector, is highly preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan laws, particularly in relation to business and corporate law, civil litigation and regulatory compliance.
• A proven track record in legal research, drafting and advising on complex legal matters.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and legal matters concurrently while maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying legal risks and solutions. Results-oriented, self-motivated, self-starter, who is flexible and adaptable to rapid change and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand environment.

Feel Good

• a competitive salary
• a friendly and dynamic work environment
• an excellent well-being program:
• health insurance (after probation period)
• pension scheme (after probation period)
• active social life and events

Win

• Fast results without the friction of bureaucracy
• great victories due to the transparency of the company and its goals
• bonuses and awards for the great work
• participate in victory celebrations with your co-workers

Grow

• together with an intelligent team
• yourself and the company with the established feedback culture
• your knowledge with training possibilities

Legal Officer – (Regulatory Compliance)

Vacancies at MOGO Kenya

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated In-House Legal Officer to join our legal team at Mogo Auto ltd. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, with specific expertise in compliance, regulatory affairs and a thorough understanding of Kenya’s regulatory landscape.

As Legal Officer, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide legal counsel, develop compliance frameworks and navigate the regulatory environment to mitigate risks, protect the company’s interest and promote lawful business practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven legal professional with a strong compliance and regulatory background to contribute to the growth and success of an established international fintech company providing affordable financing options in Kenya.

• Provide timely, effective, and practical legal advice to senior management and various business units on a wide range of legal issues, with a focus on compliance, regulatory matters, and business operations.
• Ensure the company’s operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, especially those related to microfinance and fintech institutions.
• Conduct research into governance and regulatory compliance and monitor changes in the regulatory landscape.
• Drafting legal opinions on a wide range of compliance aspects in respect of new or amended legislation and regulatory guidelines that affect the company’s procedures, policies and process requirements in respect of internal and Regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring and ensuring legal compliance whilst advising the business and adopting the required changes to internal policies and procedures.
• Manage any legal disputes or claims, working closely with external counsel when necessary to resolve matters efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Attending various meetings and ensuring production of high-quality paperwork by preparing the agenda and papers, attending the briefing meetings of the various departments and disseminating the matters arising and required action points, and drafting the minutes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, agreements and other relevant legal documents, ensuring that all terms and conditions are legally sound and protect the company’s interests. Including but not limited to managing the legal documents registry and ensuring proper filing and maintenance of the database/registry and conduct checks to ensure it is up to date.
• Work closely with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure the company adheres to industry standards and best practices.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of internal policies and procedures to support compliance and regulatory obligations. Assist in drafting, reviewing, editing and maintaining the Company’s policies, codes of practice, and procedures to enhance accountability, transparency and equity in legal services.
• Conduct training for internal teams on legal, compliance, and regulatory matters to ensure ongoing awareness and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Assess legal risks across various business areas and implement strategies to mitigate potential liabilities.
• Any other duties assigned.

EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in Kenya.
• Current practicing Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

• 4-5 years of proven experience as a legal professional, ideally with a focus on regulatory compliance and financial services.
• Experience working in-house or with financial institutions, particularly within the microfinance sector, or regulators, is highly preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong understanding of the Kenyan regulatory framework, including CBK guidelines, microfinance institutions regulations, data privacy, and consumer protection laws.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying legal risks and solutions. Results-oriented, self-motivated, self-starter, who is flexible and adaptable to rapid change and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand environment.

Feel Good

• a competitive salary
• a friendly and dynamic work environment
• an excellent well-being program:
• health insurance (after probation period)
• pension scheme (after probation period)
• active social life and events

Win

• Fast results without the friction of bureaucracy
• great victories due to the transparency of the company and its goals
• bonuses and awards for the great work
• participate in victory celebrations with your co-workers

Grow

• together with an intelligent team
• yourself and the company with the established feedback culture
• your knowledge with training possibilities