Junior Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
Junior Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
ResponsibilitiesFormulating compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required to draft legal documents is provided accordingly.
Ensuring records of contracts, leases, loan agreements and the covenants as the case may be are in good order.
Providing timely prompts to team leaders and managers on renewals or termination of agreements.
Drawing up contracts, lease documents, loan agreements and other legal documents as may be required by internal stakeholders to assist and support various business activities.
Liaising with relevant departments to ensure that where legal or business risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
Providing and interpreting legal information, conducting training and disseminating appropriate legal information to staff.
Negotiating, reviewing and drafting documentation for business transactions and advising on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.
Reviewing progress of outstanding litigation and liaising with and managing external lawyers.
Ensuring the undertaking of due diligence searches on behalf of the Our Client and associated companies and liaising with an external legal counsel as required.
Ensuring the follow up of all court cases facing the organization and attend court hearings where necessary, follow up of Judgments and costs on behalf of the Organization.
Qualifications
LL.B (Second Upper) from a Public University is Required.
A post graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
At Least 1-year post admission experience in a busy law firm.
A valid practicing certificate.
Demonstrable experience in handling a large and high value vendor contract portfolio.
Demonstrable success in handling employee disciplinary issues, litigating or advising on litigation strategy for labour relations
Excellent research skills.
Experience in Immigration laws will be an added advantage.
Experience in a startup and a multicultural environment is highly desirable.
Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills (verbal, written) and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships. Should have ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and judgment in working with all levels of staff.
Pleasant, energetic, confident, with a positive, can-do attitude, good work ethic and professionalism. Should have the ability to maintain confidentialities and tactful in dealing with clients.
Proactive, able to multi-task, prioritize work, meet deadlines & works effectively under pressure with minimum supervision.
Demonstrated initiative in developing solutions to meet complex administrative/technical needs of work group. Should have very strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain equilibrium and focus in a demanding, fast-paced work environment and be a team player and effective in role as BRM resource.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 31st December, 2017
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