Key Responsibilities
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial and technical contracts, leases, bid documents and any other form of agreements;
Litigation management: assist in the management of the litigation portfolio, witness preparation, liaising with external counsel;
Monitor legislation affecting the E.A Region businesses, prepare legal opinions and advisories;
Advise the human resources department on disciplinary and labour related matters;
Maintain an up-to-date litigation tracker and corporate register showing the constitutional make-up of the various companies;
Assist in anti-bribery and corruption; and data protection training and ensure compliance with the related laws;
Occasionally support the insurance department and the credit control department with client engagement;
Support in regulatory and compliance from time-to-time; and
Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Legal Counsel
Competencies
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
asks questions to clarify;
openness in sharing information and keeping people informed; and
tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience.
Client Orientation:
identifies internal clients’ needs and matches them with to appropriate solutions; and
keeps internal clients of progress, to manage expectations.
Professionalism:
Ability to apply legal expertise to analyzing a diverse range of legal issues and in developing creative solutions;
strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research;
ability to prepare legal briefs, opinions and a variety of legal instruments and related documents;
discretion and sound judgement in applying legal expertise to sensitive legal issues;
Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent legal matters, and is conscientious and efficient in meeting deadlines;
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems and remains calm in stressful situations
Qualifications & Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ post admission working experience;
A degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university;
Current Practising Certificate;
Experience in drafting, preparing and negotiating commercial contracts;
Good grasp of application of law in a business environment; and
Good grasp of court rules and procedures, administrative hearings.
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