Corporate Staffing Services Legal Manager - Africa Jobs in Kenya

Corporate Staffing Services Legal Manager - Africa Jobs in Kenya

Our client provides technology-enabled payments solutions to merchants and financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa. They seek to hire a Legal Manager who will oversee the legal representation of the business on all legal matters for Central and Southern Africa. The Legal Manager also takes a leading role, alongside the Head of Legal, in determining the legal direction and strategy of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents

To provide a high quality legal service to all internal customers

Maintain compliance with all relevant laws and regulations across the business

Provide legal advice on all relevant legal matters

Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues

Dealing with company secretarial matters

Manage communication with external counsels if required and monitor the work being carried out by them

Attend and represent the company at meetings
Research documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures

To work and behave in a professional manner and to the highest standards of the profession

To participate in the growth and development of the department

Treat all information about the Company and its business as confidential

Keeping up to date with changes in the law

Support internal procedures and systems of company including filing cases / case management

Performs other related duties

as required

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputed and accredited university with membership of UK or US Bar

10 – 15 years of experience in the same field, preferably within multinational Companies; out of which 5+ years in a corporate legal environment.

At least 4 years’ experience in a Technology and Intellectual Property or in a payments services business is a MUST.

Excellent Level of English language – reading, speaking and drafting

Advance level/skills in handling Microsoft windows excel, word, power point, etc.

Good communication skills, result oriented as well as detail oriented, be flexible and welcoming to change

Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, have exceptionally good problem-solving skills, and possess and ability to remain calm and composed during times of uncertainty and stress

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Corporate Staffing Services Legal Manager - Africa Jobs in Kenya

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