Young & CO. (E.A) Ltd is currently looking to fill the position of a LEGAL OFFICER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Dealing with general legal correspondence (Demand Letters, Response to Demand Letters, Letters of engagement, Letters on General Follow-up, Letters on Instruction to Bank).
Litigation Management (Preparation of Affidavits and Witness Statements).
Certification of tender documents.
Preparation and review of all legal and contractual documents to ensure that they are effectively drafted, reviewed, interpreted, and vetted to ensure Company interests are protected at all times. Advising on minimal liability and legal exposure for the business eg. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Car Hire Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Third Party Agreements (Suppliers, Security).
Company Secretarial Roles (Board resolution, Ensuring Annual returns are signed and Liaising with the Company Secretary).
Representing the company in ensuring the efficient handling and winning of matters and resolutions held at: Insurance Regulation Authority, Public Procurement Authority Board and Any Legal Court
Conveyancing: Agreements for Sale, Lease Agreements (borrow pits, land and premises), Supplemental Lease Agreements, Agreements on disposal of top soil, transfer documents, Assignment Agreements, Consent to transfer and Change of Use documents
Periodic Meetings with Unionisable Staff
Conducting Research
Preparing Legal Opinions
Interested candidates must have:
LLB Degree from a recognized University
Must hold the most current Practicing Certificate as an Advocate of the High court of Kenya.
A minimum of 3 years’ work experience
A successful track record in Civil & Commercial litigation will be an added advantage.
Broad base of legal practice experience
Excellent Administration skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, research & analytical skills.
Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills
Must have high moral integrity and character
Highly organized and good time management skills
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and focus
Send your application to jobs@hyoung.co.ke with subject line marked “Legal Advisor” by 11th September 2021.
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jobs@hyoung.co.ke
