Watu Credit Limited is a dynamic and fast-growing non-bank finance company. We harness technology to offer unsecured lending, primarily via mobile services. Our aim is to become the leading African provider of a broad set of inclusive financial products, delivered through technology in a fast, efficient, and professional manner.
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, and 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.
