Position title: Manager-Legal Affairs,Jobs in Kenya,
Primary Location: Nairobi,Kenya,Jobs in East Africa,
Reporting: to the Managing Director,
Experience : 8 (Years)
Job Type : Full Time
Closing date: 30 April 2014 16:04
Summary
Our client is a leading Financial Services Company with a strong presence
across Kenya and offers a wide
range of products to cater for retail and SME’s
clients. Owing to continuous growth in customer numbers, asset base and size of
operations, our client is looking to hire a Legal Manager.
Job Purpose
As part of the management team, you will be responsible for the effective
and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory
services as well as effective management of legal and contractual risks. You
will also manage and coordinate the work of the company’s external counsel.
you will be expected to;
§ Providing legal advice
to departmental managers including reviewing legal documentation, management of
legal due diligence and liaising with external counsel as required
§ Drafting standard
contracts and specialized contracts for specific activities, reviewing and
negotiating contracts to which the Company is a party. Ensuring that all such
documents and third party contracts are properly and promptly executed
§ Monitoring and reporting
on changes to applicable statutes and regulations
§ Monitoring and reporting
on compliance to the legal requirements and implementing corrective action as
necessary
§ Preparing for legal
cases in conjunction with external counsel and monitoring progress to ensure
prompt resolution of all disputes
§ Evaluating the legal
standing of transactions as well as all other operations by the company and
offer appropriate advisory to management;
§ Provide and interpret
legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal
requirements to staff.
§ Review and advise
management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
§ Prepare, review and
modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business
activities.
§ Negotiate, review and
draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the
necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.
Requirements
§ LLB Degree from a
recognized University and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
§ Postgraduate diploma
from the Kenya School of Law
§ At least eight years
legal experience in a reputable organization, with a proven track record in
contract negotiation and drafting; Experience in the Financial Services is an
added advantage.
§ Proven track record of
providing accurate and effective legal counsel;
§ Good knowledge of
principles of good corporate governance
§ Strong leadership and
managerial skills;
§ Excellent relationship
management and communication skills
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter demonstrating why you are
the best suited candidate for this role, a detailed CV highlighting relevant
experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact,
email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of
business Wednesday 30th April 2014
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not
charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
CONTACT DETAILS
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6416 - 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya
Office Location: Tausi Court, Tausi Road, Off Muthithi Road, Westlands
Telephone:020 3744430,0723 028383
Fax: 020 3742938
Email: info@adeptsystems.co.ke
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