Overall Purpose
The department provides practical legal advice which enables the Society to take informed decisions. The Department is engaged in both advisory and transactional work and also contract review, drafting and negotiation.
This role works to support the Legal Manager with timely advice on various legal issues ranging from contractual arrangements with Clients, Partners, subcontractors and consultants as well as ensuring compliance with the applicable laws within the jurisdiction of Kenya. Support management on issues pertaining to legal and regulatory framework and monitor compliance with legal and regulatory corporate governance requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide timely and accurate legal advice and practical solutions to the Society
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at Head Office, Region and Branches on contractual and other legal matters relating to the day-to-day operation of the Society
Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal advice on a wide range of contractual documents including teaming and consortium agreements, joint venture agreements, subcontracts, confidentiality agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, consultancy agreements, services agreements, framework agreements, Memorandum of Understanding
Ensure that contracts and other legal documents are effectively and properly drafted, and reviewed and interpreted in order to identify legal risks and minimize such risks and liabilities for the Society
Conducting extensive legal research and preparing legal opinions on areas of law as assigned
Assist with the development and updating of legal templates
Undertake legal research and conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
Be abreast of legal developments/ alterations in legislation
Be aware of and compliant with all the standards following safeguarding procedures and policies as well as other policies of the organization
Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers on ongoing litigation for a fast, effective and cost efficient closure with the minimum risk to the organization.
Attend meetings when called upon as well as sit in committees and board meetings that require legal representation
Liaise with and manage external counsel when required
Carry out any other duties relating organization generally as may be directed from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB)
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya
Minimum of 4 years Post Admission to the Bar
Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
Possession of a current Law Practicing Certificate;
Must have experience working at a Law firm
Knowledge, skills and languages
Must have excellent problem–solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Precise, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity
Able to work efficiently under pressure with minimum supervision;
Independent with sense of responsibility and initiative;
Strong negotiation and communication skills;
High organizational and analytical skills.
Team Player
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