JOB TITLE

 

LEGAL ASSISTANT

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

 

SALARY

KSHS. 40,000 – 50,000

JOB LOCATION

MLOLONGO

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Advisory and Support

  • Provide legal advice to management on employment law, regulatory compliance, contract law, and corporate governance.
  • Assist in interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations to ensure the company remains compliant with all statutory requirements.
  • Support HR and management in handling staff-related legal issues such as disciplinary actions, terminations, and employment contracts.

Document Preparation and Review

  • Draft, review, and revise contracts, internal agreements, NDAs, MoUs, and company policies to ensure legal soundness and risk mitigation.
  • Maintain and update all legal documents, contracts, and official correspondences.
  • Assist in preparing legal documentation for licensing, registration, and compliance with relevant government agencies.

Dispute Resolution & Client Complaints

  • Act as a point of contact for handling and resolving client complaints in a professional and timely manner.
  • Liaise with internal departments to investigate and resolve complaints while minimizing legal exposure.
  • Maintain records of complaints and resolution outcomes to monitor trends and mitigate future risks.

Legal Proceedings and Litigation Support

  • Work closely with the Legal Counsel to support ongoing legal proceedings including preparing case files, collecting evidence, and attending hearings when required.
  • Ensure all court dates, filings, and deadlines are tracked and met.
  • Liaise with external legal representatives, advocates, and regulatory bodies as needed.

 

 

 

Compliance and Legal Administration

  • Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulations and advise management accordingly.
  • Ensure proper legal filing systems are maintained.
  • Support company departments in ensuring operational practices are legally compliant.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution
  • At least 2–3 years of proven experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a legal support role, preferably in a busy corporate environment
  • Knowledge of Kenyan labor laws, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong understanding of legal terminology, documentation, and procedures

 

HOW TO APPLY

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