Legal Internship

ABOUT THE COMPANY Cytonn Investments is an independent investments management firm, with offices in Nairobi - Kenya and D.C. Metro - U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global and local institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. JOB SUMMARY RequirementsA Second Class Upper Degree in Law (LL. B) from a recognized UniversityMust have attained a B+ and above in O levels/ high school;Creative, commercial legal thinking and appreciation of the business aspects in their application of the lawAbility to pro-actively and creatively manage potential legal issues;A team player willing to learn, adapt and work with minimum supervisionExcellent organisation, administration, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills;High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours, under tight deadlines and to deliver to multiple stakeholders; andHigh level of analytical and problem-solving skills. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with reviewing, drafting and revising a wide variety of contracts, including but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, customer and supplier agreements, professional services agreements and developing template agreements.Assisting with various corporate matters, including Real Estate conveyancing transactions, corporate governance matters and facilitating business filings.Assisting to provide strategic legal advice on business matters and product development;Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.Provide support in compliance and legal risk management, including researching statutes, laws, and other legal matters applicable to the company’s activities.Maintaining the departments safes and various registers and documentation;Collaborating with other departments as may be required to perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time REQUIRED SKILLS Contract drafting and preparation, Legal analysis, Judicial processes and litigation, Legal counseling REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree