Legal Assistant

Company Background: 

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.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our legal department at Mogo Auto ltd. The ideal candidate will have experience providing legal support. You will assist in managing legal documentation, supporting litigation efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing general legal assistance to the company’s operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven legal professional to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic international company providing affordable financing options in Kenya.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Issuing out instructions to external counsels to institute recovery suits against defaulting clients.
• Maintain a register of all claims, suits and assignments in a prescribed format. Reviewing suit documents to ensure the same are accurate. And ensuring a timely update on the progress of the suits and assisting in debt recovery processes.
• Taking up the role of witnessing and attesting on behalf of the company.
• Assist in reviewing progress of outstanding litigation. Managing and liaising with external counsels on all matters litigation and attending court as and when required.
• Offer legal support to debt collection team and other business departments and offer advisory on the matters as may be required.
• Preparation, drafting and review of settlement agreements, contracts and other legal documents. Coordinate and track any key legal dates including contract renewals and relevant deadlines.
• Help prepare documents for regulatory filings and compliance reports.
• Assist with corporate governance tasks, including maintaining corporate records, board minutes, and filings.
• Manage and organize the company’s legal documentation, ensuring all records are up-to-date and compliant with company policies and regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations and handling internal communication.
• Any other duties assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• Completion of Post Graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law and has undertaken pupillage.
• At least one year experience in the provision of legal services in a reputable law firm or the legal department of a leading corporate institution.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of corporate law, civil litigation and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software (e.g., contract management systems or documenta management tools).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Proven ability to manage multiple cases and legal matters concurrently and meet deadlines. 
• A proactive approach to identifying legal risks and solutions. Strong attention to detail and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, self-starter, who is flexible and adaptable to rapid change and can work in a fast-paced, high demand environment

Feel Good

• a competitive salary
• 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