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Absa Bank Limited Nairobi , Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-10-21

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Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Legal Counsel in Nairobi to support Corporate Investment Bank and Commercial Services. The role covers transaction structuring, finance documentation, commercial contracts, litigation, restructuring, and legal advice, requiring at least seven years of post-admission banking and finance law experience.

Full-time role supporting Corporate Investment Bank and Commercial Services.
Minimum seven years of post-admission banking and finance law experience.
Requires an LL.B. and qualification as an Advocate of the High Court.

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Full-time role supporting Corporate Investment Bank and Commercial Services.
Minimum seven years of post-admission banking and finance law experience.
Requires an LL.B. and qualification as an Advocate of the High Court.
Covers finance documentation, transactions, contracts, disputes, and litigation.
Listed expiry date is December 20, 2026.

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Original source description

October 21, 2026

Nairobi

Kenya

Expiration date: December 20, 2026

5+ Years

Gender: Both

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Job Summary
The Legal Counsel for Corporate Investment Bank (CIB) & Commercial Services provides dedicated legal support to CIB business and Commercial Services function on areas such as deal and transactional structuring, review of commercial contracts and general legal advice.

Job Description

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree.
Advocate of the High Court
Minimum 7 years’ post-admission experience in banking and finance law, preferably within a Corporate & Investment Banking environment or a leading commercial law firm.
Experience in financing transactions, restructurings, recoveries, and banking litigation.
Exposure to cross-border transactions and securities structures is an added advantage.

Key Accountabilities

CORPORATE INVESTMENT BANK BUSINESS SUPPORT (50%)
Assist Head of Legal in:
Deal transactions and securities structuring.
Finance documentation review.
Credit papers review and support.
Preparation and review of term sheets.
Product development and documentation support.
Business support and recoveries including restructuring, business rescue, insolvency and enforcement.
Managing costs.
Monthly and periodical reports.
CIB litigation.
General advisory and legal risk management.
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (50%)
Assist the Head of Legal in:
Review of supplier contracts.
Review of leases and licenses.
Negotiation with suppliers.
Dispute resolution.
Managing costs.
General legal advisory.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong knowledge of banking and finance law.
Expertise in structured finance, lending transactions, and security structures.
Experience in insolvency, restructuring, recoveries, and enforcement.
Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
Sound understanding of credit risk and banking products.
Commercial acumen and problem-solving ability.
Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
Good grounding on Loans Markets Association (LMA) standard documentation.

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