Legal Officer - Skyline Sacco

Career Opportunity: Legal Officer
Employer: Skyline Sacco Ltd
Job Location: Eldama Ravine
Job Purpose: To provide legal advisory services to the SACCO; ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements; manage legal, contractual, and litigation risks; support loan recovery and enforcement processes; and strengthen corporate governance in accordance with Kenyan laws and SASRA regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

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• Provide legal advisory services to management and staff to reduce the likelihood of legal risk in SACCO operations, contracts, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Draft, review, and vet contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), loan agreements, guarantees, and other legal instruments.
  
• Handle litigation and dispute matters, including representing the SACCO in courts and tribunals, or liaising with external advocates where required.
  
• Manage loan recovery and enforcement processes, including issuance of demand and statutory notices and realization of securities.
  
• Ensure compliance with SASRA Regulations, the Co-operative Societies Act, the Data Protection Act, and all other applicable laws and regulations.
  
• Advise management on disciplinary processes, staff terminations, and labour disputes in compliance with the Employment Act, 2007.
  
• Support sound corporate governance through the development, review, and interpretation of board charters, policies, resolutions, and governance instruments.
  
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of statutory returns, licences, and regulatory submissions.
  
• Conduct legal due diligence for partnerships, procurements, and investment transactions.
  
• Identify legal, regulatory, and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation and control measures.
  
• Handle member complaints and support internal and external dispute resolution mechanisms.
  
• Facilitate training and awareness programmes for staff and Board members on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal cases, contracts, and compliance obligations.
  
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.
  

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

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• LLB degree, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (valid practicing certificate), and LSK member in good standing.
  
• Minimum of 2–4 years’ post-admission experience, preferably in a SACCO, financial institution, or law firm handling commercial, recovery, or regulatory matters.
  
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and litigation skills combined with advanced legal research and computer literacy.
  
• Strong analytical and risk-assessment capabilities focused on proactive problem-solving and meeting strict deadlines under pressure.
  

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter, clearly indicating current and expected salary, to:
📧 careers@skillsglobal.co.ke
📌 Subject Line: Application – Legal Officer
🗓 Application Deadline: 31/01/2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: By applying, you consent to background checks with referees, former learning institutions, and relevant state agencies for verification purposes. You also consent to the processing of your personal data strictly for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Data Protection Act of Kenya.