Junior Legal Officer

MAIN TASKS: Drawing and vetting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents to ensure compliance. Assist in preparation of contract documents, leases and agreements between the office and other stakeholders and monitor legal obligations to ensure compliance. Liaising with external lawyers in regards to all cases filed against the company. Giving timely updates to management on all legal changes that affect the operations of the company. Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with the existing legislation. Liaising with relevant departments where legal risks have been identified, to develop mitigating measures and implement appropriate action. Monitoring compliance with legal and statutory requirements of the company. vii. Receiving and acting upon court summons, pleadings and demand letters. Preparing reports on all legal matters with up to date status and presenting them to management Advising the company on all legal matters that may arise in its operations WHAT YOU NEED EXPERIENCE: Education: A Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university A Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; iv. Must have a current Law Practicing Certificate Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Experience: At least 1 year post admission experience as a Legal officer in a busy law firm and 2 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer.