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• Oversee the registration of Hofokam’s interest on all collateral pledged for credit facilities by staff and customers and to ensure the perfection of securities.
• Oversee the verification of the securities documents to be charged in favour of Hofokam and ensure that the same are enforceable.
• Provide legal opinion and guidance to Hofokam in the preparation and review of contracts with third parties.
• Represent the interests of Hofokam in the courts of law and other fora.
• Provide legal advisory services to all matters of a legal nature such as; new legislation, internal policies and procedures and monitor whether Hofokam is operating according to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a balance of impartiality and fairness while promoting compliance excellence. Personal integrity is of utmost importance in this role.
• Promote ethical conduct and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Provide periodic (monthly) progress reports to the Head of Legal on litigation matters and progress on recovery of outstanding loan facilities.
• Perform any other work that may be assigned by Executive Management/Board members and mutually agreed upon by both parties.
• Support the Head of Legal in implementation of the Department’s mandate.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Safe custody of securities documents of the Institution.
• Timely distribution of agendas, minutes and resolutions of the Board and Management to the concerned parties.
• Sound counsel to the management of Hofokam
• Timely completion of all legal documents/contracts.
• Timely completion of mortgages and registration of the Institution’s interest with various authorities for perfection of securities.
• Timely monthly reporting