JOB SUMMARY
The Legal Officer is responsible for effectively managing litigation, managing various legal matters that may arise from time to time and continuously managing external relationships as they relate to the role.
KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Legal Officer is responsible for
Advisory
Provide legal advice and guidance to limit legal exposure across the organization
Carry out research on various legal issues and questions as they may arise
Periodic review of Institutional policies for legal updates
Legal Administration
Drafting, review, and execution of legal documents: agreements, contracts, leases, licenses
Ensuring legal agreements and contracts maintain expected standards and protection clauses
Managing sign off, execution, completion and storage of legal documents
Copying, scanning, filling and indexing of legal documents, agreements and correspondence
Governance
Recording and keeping minutes of Institutional statutory meetings
Supporting the Company Secretary as needed
Protection of the business and compliance
Registration and patenting of business critical brands and professional properties
Liaising with user departments and regulatory authorities e.g NEMA and County Councils, in obtaining and updating business permits, approvals and authorizations
Undertaking due diligence on business partners.
Ensuring all compliance issues are addressed on timely basis.
Keeping abreast of new knowledge, regulations and emerging laws and regulations relating to the institution and the development world.
Litigation
Primary contact person for litigation
Receiving court documents and maintain litigation related files
Liaising with relevant stakeholders in preparing briefs, issuing of instructions, providing statements and documentation as required.
Court attendance as required and ensuring court attendance by witnesses.
Maintain and update litigation status report for all litigation involving the institution.
Professional Membership Coordination Coordinating subscriptions to relevant professional bodies and industry and regulatory bodies.
Legal Projects
Leading in execution of various legal projects as they relate to business processes, conveyancing andreal estate development.
Any other duties that may arise from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
ACADEMIC:
Bachelors of Law degree
Advocate of the High Court (with current practicing certificate)
PROFESSIONAL:
Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law.
Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
EXPERIENCE
3-4 years experience post admission experience in a corporate legal department or law firm;
Experience in corporate
Knowledge of operations in a development institution is an added advantage
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member in good standing at the Law Society of Kenya
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Tech savvy
High integrity and ethical conduct
Confidential
Self driven and reliable
Excellent interpersonal skills
Accountable for results
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