Legal Officer Job in Kenya

 

               

    
Location: Nairobi    

   

               

        
Profile Introduction

 
Our client, a leader in the financial sector seeks to recruit a self-driven

individual to the position of Legal Officer. 

The

successful candidate will be tasked with providing full scope legal support,

advice and input to the business; taking into account legal risk and the need

to overcome legal obstacles.

The successful candidate will have the following primary

responsibilities:

• To
  
  guide the implementation of regulatory changes to ensure that regulatory
  
  requirements are met;


• To
  
  ensure that contracts are appropriate, both legally and meet commercial
  
  needs;


• To
  
  ensure effective dispute resolution whilst minimizing the risk ;


• To
  
  provide accurate legal advice and opinion to designated customers;


• To
  
  ensure that all documentations are legally sound and meet business needs;


• To
  
  manage relationships with all internal and external customers with the aim
  
  of providing proactive advice and consulting to ensure optimal business
  
  decisions, taking into account legal opportunities and risks;


• To
  
  assist with the monitoring of legal exposures arising in the business and
  
  report on legal risks and regulatory developments;


• To
  
  liaise with external legal experts to provide additional legal support to
  
  the business units;


• To
  
  assist in regulatory universe compliance and interpretations;



• To
  
  act as in-house legal counsel for restructuring transactions and in an
  
  advisory capacity of organizational entities;


• To
  
  instruct counsel and manage the process of litigation and advisory.

• Innovation;


• Persuasion
  
  & Communication skills;


• Initiative
  
  and Knowledge Management;


• Customer
  
  focus;


• Organising
  
  and Planning;


• Leadership&
  
  Relationship Management;


• Resilience
  
  &Change Oriented;

• Bachelor
  
  of Law Degree (LLB);


• Certified
  
  Public Secretary (K) ;


• A
  
  Member of the Law Society of Kenya;


• Proficiency
  
  in MS Suite ;


• Minimum
  
  3 years in a Legal function;


• A
  
  good understanding of Commercial Law;


• Working
  
  knowledge of regulatory environment ;


• Knowledge
  
  of the Kenya Legal System ;


• Knowledge
  
  of Commercial Law;


• Risk
  
  Awareness.

If you are qualified and up to the challenge apply through

www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.