JOB TITLE

 

LEGAL ASSISTANT

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

FUEL

SALARY

KSHS. 50,000-60,000

JOB LOCATION

MOMBASA ROAD

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in providing timely and relevant legal advice to the company on a range of legal topics related to the business and its products/services.
  • Assist in ensuring the company operates within the confines of applicable laws by supporting the Senior Legal Officer in monitoring compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Support in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating basic commercial contracts and agreements under the supervision of the Senior Legal Officer.
  • Conduct legal research on various regulatory and legal matters and provide reports to support the Senior Legal Officer’s recommendations.
  • Assist in reviewing legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current laws and regulations.
  • Help identify and mitigate legal risks by assisting in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
  • Support in communicating with external parties such as external lawyers, auditors, and regulators, as required.
  • Assist in reviewing the progress of court matters involving the company and provide updates to the Senior Legal Officer.
  • Assist in the preparation of legal training materials to educate staff on legal and compliance matters.
  • Help track and report on changes to legislation, rules, and regulations that may affect the company’s operations and advice on the necessary actions to remain compliant.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory filings such as annual returns, ensuring timely responses to regulator circulars.
  • Help with the process of securing and maintaining the company’s intellectual property rights, including patents and trademarks.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
  • At least 3 years relevant working experience in in-house legal counsel position
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
  • Basic understanding of relevant laws and regulations affecting the business

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted