SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER

MOGO Auto Limited is part of Eleving Group, an international fintech company operating in sixteen countries across three continents. We are a world-class, reliable, and internationally trusted partner, expanding access to finance in Kenya to promote upward social mobility. Our portfolio encompasses a range of financial products, including car financing, motorcycle financing, tuk-tuk financing, electric motorcycle financing, logbook loans, and vehicle financing.

Since entering the Kenyan market in 2019, we have financed over 100,000 vehicles and served over 50,000 satisfied customers. In June 2024, our new motorcycle financing issuances surpassed the 230 million Kenya shilling mark. 

Our growth is attributed to a focused market growth strategy, a strong emphasis on data and technology, and robust risk management structures. We process loan requests within 24 hours and offer flexible repayment terms of up to 60 months.

Our mission is to provide convenient and affordable financing solutions to our customers, backed by a lowest price guarantee. 

MOGO is one of the few financial companies globally that finances cars of any age, brand, or model. We empower our customers to choose vehicles from trusted dealerships through our user-friendly online car portal. 

Mogo Auto Limited recently signed a commitment letter with Development Finance Corporation (DFC), for a $10 million loan to finance electric vehicles in Kenya. 

Our goal is to facilitate upward social mobility across Kenyan communities by providing innovative and sustainable financial solutions. We strive to build mutually beneficial partnerships with our customers, helping them find the best deals and guiding them through the purchasing process. 

Join us - you'll love working in a collaborative and non-bureaucratic environment that is fun yet stable and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert legal advice and support management and other departments on a wide range of legal issues, including litigation, disputes and contract interpretation. 
2. Manage and coordinate all litigation and dispute matters 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. 
3. Oversee the handling of legal complaints, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, timely and effective responses and escalation as needed. 
4. Supervise and support the legal recoveries process in collaboration with the collections and credit risk teams. 
5. Working closely with external legal counsels for any outsourced legal services, ensuring service quality, cost effectiveness and timely delivery of work. 
6. Conduct legal research and stay up to date with relevant legal developments, regulations and trends affecting the business.  
7. 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. 
8. 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. 
9. Assess legal risks across various business areas and implement strategies to prevent and mitigate potential liabilities.
10. Conduct training for internal teams on legal matters to ensure ongoing awareness and adherence to policies and procedures.  
11. Any other duties assigned. 

Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution. 
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law. 
3. Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in Kenya. 
4. Current practicing Certificate
5. 5-7 years of proven experience as a legal professional, ideally with previous experience in handling litigation and legal disputes. 
6. Experience working in-house or with financial institutions, particularly within the microfinance sector, is highly preferred

Feel Good

• 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