Junior Legal Officers Jobs in Kenya - Bridge International Academies

Position Title: Junior Legal Officers

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.

We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

This position within the finance and administration environment, will report to the Senior Legal Officer and be responsible for offering professional and timely legal support in the across the company.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Support the development of the company’s legal structures and systems Developing and implementing action plans in consultations with department heads and the Senior legal officerAttending court to file litigation documents and represent the company as may be required from time to timeHandling correspondences on legal aspects and recommending appropriate legal actionsParticipate in drawing and vetting staff and commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments while working closely with the lands department legal support teamTrain a team of paralegals and public interfacing staff in basic legal procedures and incident reporting. Ensure proper records regarding custody and proper management of company instruments such as land titles, seals, stamps, securities and recordsAccompany staff on field activities where disputes and conflicts occur to guide discussions and collate all pertinent information to be used for decisions and actions.Support investigations and maintain active liaison with security agencies to conclude investigationsInsurance claims supportDocument legal activities and maintain an up-to-date legal actions and issues database for quick reference and guide to management and staffOther legal and related tasks as may be assigned from time to timeRequired qualifications, Skills and attributes
LLB degree from a recognized institutionDiploma in Law from the Kenya School of LawHold a valid practicing certificate or in the process of acquiring onePossession of company secretarial skills and exposure to resolution of labour issues and informal community issues will be valuableAt least 3 years experience in a similar position in middle level management within a corporate or large institution or a busy and well established legal practice Qualified or well exposed arbitrator with proven negotiation skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required)Strong ability to lead and develop a team of paralegals Must have strong knowledge of customer relations/satisfaction as they relate to legal and commercial conceptsWorks well in an environment with firm deadlines; results orientedPerform multiple tasks effectivelyAble to work both independently and as part of a teamStrong analytical skills requiredCapable of making timely, independent decisions while consulting as appropriateExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skillConfident, courageous and persuasive in court and during negotiationsProvides weekly and monthly reports and goes over with department heads and CEOMaintains strict confidentiality in all mattersOpens and closes all legal filesResponsible for overall coordination of legal issues Performs other related duties as assignedPossess advanced skills in customer service and provides effective solutions Ability to work long hours including weekendsPassionate about children and education in AfricaMust be well organized , detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanorExcellent communication skill necessary to interact with other attorneys/lawyers and clients by both telephone and written correspondence