Legal Officer Career at Kwale International Sugar Company, Kenya

Aug 30, 2017

Kwale International Sugar Company Limited

Job Re-advertisement: Legal Officer

Reporting To: General Manager

Work Station: Ukunda, Kwale County

Essentials of the Job

• Advise on civil matters that should be directed to external counsel


• Advise on statutory compliances.


• Monitor compliance with Financing Agreements


• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, as requested


• Submit monthly work reports to the General Manager


• Cause to be maintained, a database of the status of all court matters involving the Company.


• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of Company policies.


• Attend special committee meetings and offer advice as required


• To monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and advise the Bank on the impact of such changes


• Liaise with the Health & Safety Department in managing Insurance Claims

Qualifications and Experience:

• Be in possession of a Bachelors of Law Degree (LLB)


• Diploma in Law (KSL) and Admission as an Advocate with a current practicing Certificate


• Certificate of Admission  to  the  Roll  of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya


• Must have 3-4 years continuous post bar work experience in a busy legal firm or corporate institution; experience in a Legal department in the Manufacturing Industry will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Commercial awareness


• Excellent interpersonal communication at all levels (verbal and written).


• Problem solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.


• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters.


• Ability to work well within the team.


• A high level of professionalism which is required on the job at all times.


• Computer Literacy.

How to Apply

All applications should be sent to hr.pbsourcing@gmail.com before COB on 6th Sept 2017. 

Kindly note that those who applied before need not to reapply.