Key responsibilities:
Develop, manage and spearhead implementation of the organization’s legal and compliance strategy and operational framework
Advise the Board and Management on legal and governance related matters and align organizational policies, processes and procedures with best practice
Carry out legal audits to identify, assess and manage gaps and potential risks that could affect achievement of the organization’s strategic goals and operations
Train and educate key stakeholders on legal related matters to enhance knowledge and compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements
Develop and implement legal and compliance related work plans to address unique requirements of the organization’s business units
Negotiate, draft, review and vet contracts, agreements and other legal documents to safeguard the organization’s interests
Advise Management on employment and taxation related matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws
Represent the organization in relevant forums and advocate for its interests on legal issues relating to the organization’s business
Handle commercial and contractual disputes involving the organization for satisfactory resolution
Liaise with external legal service providers on litigations and other legal issues involving the organisation to ensure timely, efficient and effective handling and conclusion
Handle legal drafting and conveyancing where required to address organizational transactional requirements
Identify emerging legal and regulatory issues that are likely to affect the organization, assess impact and recommend action plan to address them
Coordinate implementation of governance related activities in the organization
Prepare periodic reports relating to the docket for decision making
Job requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
Certified Public Secretary
Minimum of seven years post admission experience, three (3) of which should be at Managerial level
Master’s Degree in a Business related field and work experience in Health Commodities or FMCG sector are added advantages
Functional skills: Negotiation, mediation, communication and report writing
If you fit this profile, kindly email your written application and CV to hr@meds.or.ke
By: 4th October 2024
(only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to)
Apply via :
hr@meds.or.ke
