• The purpose of this role is to assist the Legal Manager in the provision of legal support to the P&D and EMC segments and the effective management of litigation and contractual risks.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide Legal Advisory on requested/assigned matters through the provision of Legal Opinions,
• Presentations and participation in internal/external meetings.
• Provide pro-active and/or strategic legal solutions to business problems.
• Keep abreast on upcoming laws and regulations and advise the business on implications thereof.
• Conduct legal research and investigation, develop oral and written advice and present recommendations.
• Adhere to and Update the Legal Process Manuals.
• Draft, Negotiate and Review contracts or any other documentation assigned and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention.
• Manage external Advocates handling active briefs through pro-active correspondence.
• Instruct Advocates to take up matters on behalf of the Company.
• Review advocates legal costs to ensure that the same are within the Advocates Remuneration Order 2014 as well as attempt other cost saving measures.
• Prepare and submit status reports within reporting timelines.
• Effective Management of disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, case management, review of pleadings, preparation of witnesses and attendance of court hearings.
• Manage Legal documents and records and facilitate execution of legal documents in line with the Contract Management Policy.
• Facilitate and participate in training programmes initiated by the Legal Department.
• Attend and Participate in Departmental and Segment meetings.
• Assist in taking minutes as requested from time to time.
• Delegated Authority. As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Post graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law.
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a valid practicing certificate with at least 4 years post admission experience.
• At least 5-7 years relevant experience in the commercial department of a busy law firm or legal corporate environment.