Principle Legal Associate-Corporate ICT Service Delivery Team Leader EMC Underwriting Associate ERP Value Delivery Analyst Head of Reward,Change_ HR Analytics EMC,P&D and Functions Lead Retail Sales Talent Management Associate Portfolio Manager EMC Document and Data Operations Associate Corporate Pension Operations Associate (Contract) – (2100007B) Data Science Specialist

Job Purpose
The role holder will be reporting to the Legal Manager, the purpose of this role is to assist the Legal Manager Corporate in the provision of legal support to the retail segment and the effective management of litigation and contractual risks
Key responsibilities

Provide Legal Advisory specific to Real Estate and Conveyancing transactions undertaken by the Company.
Draft contractual documents including Leases for Real Estate transactions by the Company.
Provide Legal Advisory on other requested/assigned matters through the provision of Legal Opinions, Presentations and participation in internal/external meetings.
Provide pro-active and/or strategic legal solutions to retail segment problems
Keep abreast on upcoming laws and regulations and advise the business on implications thereof.
Adhere to and Update the Legal Process Manuals.
Draft, Negotiate and Review contracts or any other documentation assigned and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention
Manage external Advocates handling active briefs through pro-active correspondence
Instruct Advocates to take up matters on behalf of the Company 
Review advocates legal costs to ensure that the same are within the Advocates Remuneration Order 2014 as well as attempt other cost saving measures 
Prepare and submit status reports within reporting timelines.
Effective Management of disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, case management, review of pleadings, preparation of witnesses and attendance of court hearings  
Manage Legal documents and records and facilitate execution of legal documents in line with the Contract Management Policy 
Facilitate and participate in training programmes initiated by the Legal Department 
Attend and Participate in Departmental and Segment meetings.
Assist in taking minutes as requested from time to time.
Delegated Authority. As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Key Performance Measures

Compliance with the set Turn Around Times on Legal Advisory and Contract Management
Effective management of disputes 
Cost Savings
As per Personal Scorecard

 
 
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
 
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized University;
Post graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law
An advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a valid practicing certificate with at least 4 years post admission experience; 
At least 4 years relevant experience in the conveyancing and/or commercial department of a busy law firm or legal corporate environment.
Knowledge and understanding of conveyancing, Real Estate, commercial law and the respective Laws and regulations;

Technical/ Functional competencies

Knowledge, appreciation and application of legal concepts
Report writing-ability 
High moral and ethical standing
Highly motivated and Team Player
Innovative, Problem solver and solution oriented  
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

go to method of application »

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

Apply via :