Legal Officer (Litigation and Commercial Law) job in Kenya

A leading Development Finance Institution is seeking applications from qualified, experienced and suitable candidates for the following post:

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the Legal Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include:

    * Representing the Corporation in Court
* Advising the Corporation on all legal matters
* Drawing and attesting of agreements/contracts
* Advising the Corporation on matters regarding arbitration and prosecution

Job Requirements

    * Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
* Bachelor of Laws [LLB] Degree from a recognized University
* A Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law
* Must have a current practicing certificate and a demonstrated high degree of professional competence
* Must have at least 3 years post admission working experience in a busy law firm
* Have the ability to work under minimum supervision
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations
* Be fluent in English and Kiswahili
* Must be computer literate

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae including three referees and daytime telephone contact, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 18th February 2011.

Human Resource & Administration Manager
P.O. Box 45519-00100 GPO
Nairobi

The Financial Institution is an equal opportunity employer.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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