Kenya National Trading Corporation Legal Officer Jobs
Kenya National Trading Corporation Legal Officer Jobs
Job Purpose The Purpose of this Job is to carry out the functions of Legal Services Division of legal research, collecting, verifying and compiling legal information and documents to enable the department to achieve its objectives.
Key Responsibilities /Duties/Tasks
Operational Responsibilities:
Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for the
Corporation.
Undertaking research on different legal matters as assigned and directed by the supervisor
Attending court from time to time and taking notes of proceedings.
Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Corporation’s intended
actions.
Provides of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering
general compliance queries and reviews.
Liaises with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Corporation to ensure
instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time.
Case management by preparing a matrix of all legal matters, flagging the action points follow up of action points and updating the matrix.
Prepares and files appropriate court documents.
Prepares, follows up and accompanies witnesses to attend court sessions.
Receives legal documentation and verifies before forwarding for execution or filing.
Obtains information required on case files and communicates to the external advocates.
Identifies legal and compliance risks.
Carries out legal research and preparing draft legal opinions.
Obtains Information needed for due diligence and carrying out due diligence;
Obtains and avails the documents and information required for legal audits.
Ensure the
Court diary is well maintained.
Ensure all court files have adequate pleadings.
Review and verify documentation vis-à-vis historical information contained in individual
case files.
Obtain information required on case files and communicating to the supervisor.
Undertaking such assignments as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.
Job Dimensions:
Responsibility for physical assets
Computer and accessories
Office furniture and equipment
Decision making /Job Influence
Analytical Decisions
Legal Decisions
Operational Decisions
Working Conditions
The Job holder operate in an office setting, with regular court attendance.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes/Skills
Academic qualifications
Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education.
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Functional skills Behavioral Competencies/ Attributes
Communication skills.
Negotiation skills.
Computing skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Team player.
Emotional Intelligence.
How to Apply
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