Job description
Job Purpose
Manage compliance to legal requirements on company’s services and perform legal duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drafts corporate legal documents and prepares case notes for review by the Head, Legal & Compliance
Highlights legal implications on business activities and services rendered
Supports Head, Legal and Compliance in providing corporate secretarial and regulatory services to the organization
Prepares board and committee meeting materials and other regulatory filings for review by Head Legal & Compliance
Conducts research on relevant statutes, rulings and precedents to be used as a basis for responding to legal opinions or preparing briefs
Acts as the custodian of company contracts and other legal documents ensuring that these are current and enforceable
Provides useful inputs in contract management and the formulation of deals
Assists in the review of corporate documents, corporate material, corporate resolutions, side letters, and service agreements
Supports communication with external parties on legal matters
Maintains close liaison with external lawyers
Prepares all relevant documents needed for filling statutory reports
Makes recommendations for the prompt resolution of legal issues in order to avoid litigation proceedings
Attends court proceedings whenever the need arises as assigned by Head, Legal & Compliance
Liaises with relevant regulatory authorities as needed
Assists in reviewing the company’s policies and procedures, corporate governance documents and files and research/regulatory library and filings
Works to ensure protection of intellectual property across all units of the organization
Maintains all legal documentation within the department ensuring proper filing and completeness
Prepares monthly compliance report for Country and Group Management
Carries out all compliance duties of the organization
Academic Qualification(s):
A Bachelor of Laws degree or its equivalent from a recognized University
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Professional Qualification(s):
CPS qualification will be an added advantage
Current Practicing Certificate
Experience (Number of relevant years):
4 years’ experience in a Corporate (technology field preferred) legal environment 2 years of which should be in a compliance field (a financial institution preferred)
