Wairimu Kariuki
Legal Counsel at Access Bank (Kenya) PLC- Claim this Profile
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Lawyers HubAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Lapid Leaders Africa
Lapid Leaders AfricaJun, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Access Bank (Kenya) PLC
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Kenya
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Counsel
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Kingdom Bank Limited
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Kenya
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Officer
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Mar 2021 - Feb 2023
Perfection of securities forwarded to the Department- following up on instructions issued to external lawyers for security perfection and litigation, and ensuring that they are handled in a timely manner within approved TATs Preparation of letters of undertaking & release to asset dealers in regard to AF facilities Procure, the registration of logbooks, Security Agreements, and stamping of documents Preparation of legal documents including contracts, leases, & MOUs, whenever called upon to do so by any department or branch of the Bank through the unit head and ensuring their completeness before handing the signed & stamped document for custody; (as per work allocation) Review of all bank’s standard documentation from time to time Assist in the drawing up and review of legal procedures, policies, and Bank products Preparation of documentary evidence and witnesses for legal cases for and against the Bank Review of pleadings and other supporting documents prior to filing of applications, cases, claims, defenses and responses To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization goals and objective Give legal support to the Banks Recovery Efforts. Protecting the interest of the Bank by perusing & approving all Securities before & after registration. Providing legal opinions to the Management & the Branch Network. Vetting & approving lease documents for lease premises rented by the Bank from third parties Perusing & interpreting legislation & other legal instruments Advising the business units & the management on the status of recovery efforts Listen to problems and offer timely and workable solutions. Show less
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Co-Founder SALES AND MARKERTING DIRECTOR
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Dec 2015 - Feb 2021
Dealers in supply of office stationery, dry foods and office equipment. We offer quality products and best competitive prices in the market. We have an excellent team of suppliers that we deal with to ensure swift and timely delivery of products. We are well connected with top Kenyan consumer brands that share our vision of quality products. Most of the items in our product list are sourced directly from the manufacturing plants. This enables us to professionally guide you with the best ideas by keeping in constant touch with your company on the current market trends. We also source school items on request. We aim to become industry leaders and and manufactures a great household brand. Watch out for us. Show less
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Pupil
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
Working on an advocate in training basis Maintaining day-to-day communication with the clients Conducting client interviews Opening case files with new clients Report preparation on case status Courtroom attendance on on-going matters Legal research for litigation Case management and reporting to the Managing Partner Working on an advocate in training basis Maintaining day-to-day communication with the clients Conducting client interviews Opening case files with new clients Report preparation on case status Courtroom attendance on on-going matters Legal research for litigation Case management and reporting to the Managing Partner
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya
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Kenya
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Perfection of Bank securities Offering administrative support to in-house counsel Providing support during the Bank’s Annual General Meetings and Shareholder’s meetings in conjunction with the Risk Department Liaising with the relevant Bank Departments such as the Credit Section in order to retrieve supporting documentation General bring-up of litigation files and follow-up with external counsel on the Bank’s panel of Advocates Providing legal support to our staff in various branches Compilation of periodic litigation reports Reviewing staff loan documents for draw down Conducting legal research and opinions on various legal matters Analyzing new laws and regulations and assessing their impact on the Bank Reviewing simple commercial transaction documents. Compiling periodic reports as may be required Drafting legal correspondence Show less
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Founder, TENDER ROSE SANDWICHES (TRS)
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
Healthy snack company based in Bogani area Karen, Nairobi. Supplier of fresh fruit juice and outside catering providing wholesome fruit and vegetable based snacks. Healthy snack company based in Bogani area Karen, Nairobi. Supplier of fresh fruit juice and outside catering providing wholesome fruit and vegetable based snacks.
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Education
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Kenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma, Law -
Lapid Leaders Africa
Certificate, Organizational Leadership -
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Graduated with Honors in 2016