Legal Officer
2026-01-26T05:55:08+00:00
KCB Bank
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Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Banking
Legal
2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Timely preparation and review of legal documents for credit facilities to ensure accuracy and sufficient protection to the Bank from risk and confirmation of accuracy of billing for professional services and related fees/duties in line with lawyersâ Service Level Agreements.
Coordinating the proper execution of credit documentation, confirming accuracy of executed legal documents received from the business and submission to external lawyers for perfection.
Receive, verify and confirm security perfection for purposes of recommending disbursement while managing losses that arise from credit exposure.
Coordinating effective management, storage, custody of security files, release and swap of securities in line with appropriate processes and support periodic reviews to ensure that the Bankâs interests are adequately protected to mitigate loss and/or litigation exposure.
Maintain updated registers and trackers to monitor movement of documents, securities perfection, and custody.
Prepare weekly reports to track progress of securities and documentation processes, documentation breaches and deferrals and track for closure.
Track and support the monitoring of compliance with legal evolutions that may impact the Bankâs business.
Provide legal advisory timely to the business teams to manage legal risks while supporting business operations and growth.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
a) Academic & Professional
Particulars Detail Specific Field or Qualification Need Type
Education Bachelorsâ Degree LawRequired
Professional QualificationsPostgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.Required
Professional
Experience 1-3 years of professional experience in a law firm performing similar assignments or a financial institution.Required
Good understanding of basic banking, credit risk management, drafting and review of securities documentation securities and documentation registration and perfection processes.Required
- Timely preparation and review of legal documents for credit facilities to ensure accuracy and sufficient protection to the Bank from risk and confirmation of accuracy of billing for professional services and related fees/duties in line with lawyersâ Service Level Agreements.
- Coordinating the proper execution of credit documentation, confirming accuracy of executed legal documents received from the business and submission to external lawyers for perfection.
- Receive, verify and confirm security perfection for purposes of recommending disbursement while managing losses that arise from credit exposure.
- Coordinating effective management, storage, custody of security files, release and swap of securities in line with appropriate processes and support periodic reviews to ensure that the Bankâs interests are adequately protected to mitigate loss and/or litigation exposure.
- Maintain updated registers and trackers to monitor movement of documents, securities perfection, and custody.
- Prepare weekly reports to track progress of securities and documentation processes, documentation breaches and deferrals and track for closure.
- Track and support the monitoring of compliance with legal evolutions that may impact the Bankâs business.
- Provide legal advisory timely to the business teams to manage legal risks while supporting business operations and growth.
- Good understanding of basic banking, credit risk management, drafting and review of securities documentation securities and documentation registration and perfection processes.
- Bachelorsâ Degree in Law
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
JOB-697701bc8e589
Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
Jobs at:
KCB Bank
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 6 2026
Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Timely preparation and review of legal documents for credit facilities to ensure accuracy and sufficient protection to the Bank from risk and confirmation of accuracy of billing for professional services and related fees/duties in line with lawyersâ Service Level Agreements.
Coordinating the proper execution of credit documentation, confirming accuracy of executed legal documents received from the business and submission to external lawyers for perfection.
Receive, verify and confirm security perfection for purposes of recommending disbursement while managing losses that arise from credit exposure.
Coordinating effective management, storage, custody of security files, release and swap of securities in line with appropriate processes and support periodic reviews to ensure that the Bankâs interests are adequately protected to mitigate loss and/or litigation exposure.
Maintain updated registers and trackers to monitor movement of documents, securities perfection, and custody.
Prepare weekly reports to track progress of securities and documentation processes, documentation breaches and deferrals and track for closure.
Track and support the monitoring of compliance with legal evolutions that may impact the Bankâs business.
Provide legal advisory timely to the business teams to manage legal risks while supporting business operations and growth.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
a) Academic & Professional
Particulars Detail Specific Field or Qualification Need Type
Education Bachelorsâ Degree LawRequired
Professional QualificationsPostgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.Required
Professional
Experience 1-3 years of professional experience in a law firm performing similar assignments or a financial institution.Required
Good understanding of basic banking, credit risk management, drafting and review of securities documentation securities and documentation registration and perfection processes.Required
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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