Paralegal Executive Job in Kenya

Job Title: Paralegal Executive
 

Reports to: Legal and Regulatory Director

Basic Purpose:
 

Custodian of legal and regulatory records.

Is responsible for the secure use of the company seal.

Ensures that all company contracts and records are properly signed and that the company contract signing procedures are adhered to at all times.

Ensures that all company contracts and documents are securely stored and accessible.

 

Ensures that all Board and Shareholder records are complete, secure and accessible.

Works with the legal officers and the Director to ensure that all records requiring registration are duly registered and coordinates the applications to the various registries.

Ensures that the various licences required by the Company for its business premises are obtained on time.

Responsible for filing the requisite regulatory and company secretarial returns on time.

Provides advice and administrative support to legal officers  and the Director.

Operates under moderate supervision, with regular review of completed assignments.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:
 

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Custodian of legal and regulatory records.


• Is responsible for the secure use of the company seal.


• Ensures that all company contracts and records are properly signed and that the company contract signing procedures are adhered to at all times.


• Ensures that all company contracts and documents are securely stored and accessible.


• Ensures that all Board and Shareholder records are complete, secure and accessible.

Liaison with Various Government Registries and offices

• Works with the legal officers and the Director to ensure that all records requiring registration are duly registered and coordinates the applications to the various registries.

Legal Compliance

• Ensures that the various licences required by the Company for its business premises are obtained on time.


• Responsible for filing the requisite regulatory and company secretarial returns on time.

Administrative Support for Department

• Provides advice and administrative support to legal officers and the Director.


• Operates under moderate supervision, with regular review of completed assignments.

Essential Knowledge:

General to good knowledge; frequent use and application of technical standards principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

Competencies:

• Business awareness


• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills


• Hands on attitude


• High personal standards and goal oriented


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Culture sensitivity

Qualifications:

• A diploma or certificate in legal studies


• Good administrative skills.


• Knowledge of the procedures and requirements of the various government registries and the regulatory authority.


• Good knowledge of the Company’s procedures and processes.


• Able to handle, prioritize, multiple projects simultaneously


• IT literacy


• Maintain confidentiality at all times


• Abel to operate in a performance driven organisation


• Knowledge of English

How to Apply

 
In case  you believe your career objective match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed c.v  stating your current position, remuneration, contact details by 5pm on 2nd May, 2016 recruitment@sheerlogic.co.ke