Duties and responsibilities

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  Assist in the negotiation, drafting, and review of non-complex commercial agreements, contracts,
  leases, and other legal documents.
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  Conduct legal research on applicable statutes, regulations, and legal issues relevant to the Company’s
  operations.
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  Analyze legal documents and prepare summaries, opinions, and reports for management and relevant
  departments.
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  Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, and other written materials as required.
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  Review draft pleadings and promptly attend to legal correspondence, pleadings, and court orders.
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  Represent the company in Small Claims matters and watch brief in ongoing criminal and non-complex
  civil litigation
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  Collaborate with internal departments to gather information and documentation required for dispute
  resolution.
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  Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders involved in disputes and manage
  administrative aspects of dispute handling.
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  Maintain and manage proper storage of all legal and dispute-related documentation, including
  contracts, leases, agreements, and litigation files.
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  Ensure all legal documents are accurate, complete, properly maintained, and filed in accordance with
  Company policies.
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  Coordinate the provision of documentation to external counsel and manage settlement of their invoices
  as guided by the General Counsel.
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  Undertake any other responsibilities directly related to the delivery of expected outputs and results
  from a Legal Counsel.

Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university.
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  Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner for Oaths.
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  Minimum of six (6) years’ legal experience, with at least three (3) years’ post-qualification experience in an in-house legal role or a reputable large law firm.

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  Excellent legal drafting, analytical, litigation, and negotiation skills, with a strong working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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  High attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
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  Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.