EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• A Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university

• A Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law

• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; iv. Must have a current Law Practicing Certificate v. Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

Experience:

• At least 1 year post admission experience as a Legal officer in a busy law firm and 2 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer.

Drawing and vetting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents to ensure compliance.

• Assist in preparation of contract documents, leases and agreements between the office and other stakeholders and monitor legal obligations to ensure compliance.

• Liaising with external lawyers in regards to all cases filed against the company.

• Giving timely updates to management on all legal changes that affect the operations of the company.

• Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with the existing legislation.

• Liaising with relevant departments where legal risks have been identified, to develop mitigating measures and implement appropriate action.

• Monitoring compliance with legal and statutory requirements of the company. vii. Receiving and acting upon court summons, pleadings and demand letters.

• Preparing reports on all legal matters with up to date status and presenting them to management

• Advising the company on all legal matters that may arise in its operations