Job Summary
Job Summary
Provide legal advisory, compliance and regulatory support to ensure the organization operates within applicable laws, regulations and governance frameworks.
Support contract management, litigation matters, policy development and legal risk management while safeguarding the organization's legal interests.Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Prepare legal opinions on matters affecting the organization.
Provide legal advice and interpretation of laws, regulations and policies.
Conduct legal awareness training and disseminate relevant legal information to staff.
Review and draft contracts, agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and internal policies.
Ensure all legal documents comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and report legal and regulatory non-compliance issues.
Handle pre-litigation matters, legal disputes, claims and inquiries.
Participate in policy development and provide legal input on policy matters.
Develop and review legal instruments and related documentation.
Promote compliance with principles of good governance and corporate accountability.
Implement strategic plans and objectives relating to the legal function.
Conduct legal risk reviews and provide appropriate legal advice to management.
Review ongoing legal cases and advise management on potential implications and actions.
Monitor amendments and developments in Kenyan laws and regulations affecting the organization.Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized institution.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law.
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Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
Valid Advocates Practising Certificate.
Proficiency in computer applications.Experience
Experience
Minimum cumulative service period of six (6) years of relevant work experience.
At least three (3) years of experience at the level of Legal Officer I or in a comparable position.Key Competencies
Key Competencies
Legal Research and Advisory Services.
Contract Drafting and Review.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
Regulatory Compliance and Governance.
Policy Development and Legal Interpretation.
Risk Assessment and Legal Risk Management.
Corporate and Commercial Law Knowledge.
Report Writing and Legal Documentation.
Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation Skills.
Ethical Practice and Professional Integrity.
Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills.