DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Business partner to commercial teams on legal & regulatory affairs pertaining to all company products
To carry out research on legal and regulatory issues relating to company’s products/services in all markets and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts and company policies, as well as attend industry forums
To attend to regulatory affairs e.g. licence applications, filing returns / compliance reports and represent the company in industry forums
To give proactive, prompt and proper legal & regulatory advice to the management and user departments and to keep them informed of the latest legal and regulatory developments as well as best practice
To provide sound advice on potential risks and measures that can be taken to mitigate such risks related to the new products so as to avoid disputes and losses
Dispute resolution
To carry out due diligence on potential business partners and service providers
To undertake contract drafting and review in respect of new products in all markets and ensure registration of contracts (as required),
Any other assigned duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor of laws university degree in law from an accredited institution. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 4 years’ post admission work experience
Certificate of admission to the roll of advocates of the High Court of Kenya
Must possess a current practicing certificate
Broad exposure and relevant experience in legal practice in corporate and commercial law, preferably in a corporate entity or busy law firm.
Experience in IT industry, banking or financial services will be an added advantage.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in handling cross-border transactions
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:
Good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills
Good grasp of the law, in interpretation as well as application
Excellent legal writing skills
Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Proactive and self-motivated
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to deliver good quality work under strict deadlines and with little or no supervision
Strong leadership skills
Interest in general knowledge
WORK CONDITIONS
On-call availability
Willingness and ability to travel and be away for long periods of time at a go.
