Principle Legal Associate

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.
  

• Knowledge and understanding of commercial law and the respective Laws and regulations.
  

Technical/ Functional competencies:

• Knowledge, appreciation and application of legal concepts.
  

• Report writing-ability.
  

• High moral and ethical standing.
  

• Highly motivated and Team Player.
  

• Innovative, Problem solver and solution oriented.
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
  

• 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