JOB TITLE

 

LEGAL OFFICER

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

 

SALARY

KSHS.80,000-100,000

JOB LOCATION

NGONG ROAD

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Advisory:

  • Provide legal advice to the management and other departments on all legal matters affecting the company.
  • Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations applicable to the business.
  • Advise on corporate governance, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance.

Contract Management:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure they are legally sound and protect the company’s interests.
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure the terms of contracts and agreements are clearly understood and adhered to.
  • Vet commercial contracts, supplier agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), partnership agreements, and other business-related documents.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

  • Manage legal disputes involving the company, including monitoring and following up on cases in court.
  • Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary, and assist in preparing legal documentation for any litigation.
  • Advise on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration.

Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess potential legal risks and propose appropriate measures to mitigate them.
  • Ensure that the company’s business operations comply with statutory and regulatory obligations.
  • Assist in developing internal policies and procedures to safeguard the company against legal risks.

Corporate Governance:

  • Support the company’s compliance with relevant corporate governance frameworks.
  • Assist in managing and maintaining legal documentation, licenses, and statutory records.
  • Ensure that the company follows ethical practices and complies with labor, environmental, and data protection laws.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Monitor and ensure the company’s compliance with all local and international laws that impact the industry.
  • Stay up-to-date with legal trends and changes in laws affecting the business.

Training and Development:

  • Provide legal training and awareness programs to staff across departments on relevant legal matters, compliance procedures, and risk management.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Previous experience as a waitress in a busy environment is highly preferred
  • Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL) or equivalent.
  • At least 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate or commercial environment.
  • Experience in contract law, commercial litigation, and corporate governance is essential.
  • Familiarity with the relevant laws in Kenya, including but not limited to, company law, labor law, and intellectual property law.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on

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  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.