Job Title:         Regional Legal Counsel
Reference :     RLC _2012

Recruiter:    Altima Africa Ltd    Updated on:    05-09-2012
Contract:    Permanent       

Location:    Nairobi    Available:    ASAP
Category:    Experienced    Offer:    Neg.
Profile Introduction
Our Client, a leading Insurance company in the region, seeks to recruit a Regional Legal Counsel to provide effective and efficient In House Legal Advisory services and Board Secretariat to the Group in all operating Countries (or target territory) within Africa. The individual will be reporting to the Group Company Secretary.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized UniversityPost Graduate Qualifications – Diploma in LawProfessional qualifications in Diploma in Law; Certified Public Secretary or Chartered SecretaryMust be an Advocate with a valid practicing certificateMembership to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators would be an added advantage;10 years’ experience in commercial law practice, 5 of which should have been at a management level in a medium size / large Corporation.Job Specification- Regional Legal CounselIn – House Legal advisory services in accordance with the service level agreements with Group ClientsSupervision of external lawyers – commercial and litigation mattersRegistration, protection/enforcement and monitoring use of intellectual property. Monitoring contractual and statutory ComplianceParticipating in formulation and review of legal Policies and procedures for the Group;Carrying out research and preparing reports/ legal opinions on complex legal issues;Sensitizing Management on statutory Provisions affecting the Group;Participating in negotiations on commercial and business related matters;Negotiating out of court settlements with Group’s creditors / debtors;Corporate Communication to Shareholders, Directors, Management meetings, staff, Public & other stakeholder information. Provision of efficient Board secretariat services as may be directed from time to time; responsible for organizing induction and training of new Board Members;Preparing for Board meetings;Circulation of Board packs, taking minutes, maintaining the same for Board and its Committees.Preparing action papers on all Board decisions to the Management for implementation and providing the Board with feedback from Management;Filing of statutory returns;Maintenance of shares registers and other records;Arranging for directors travel and accommodation. Corporate Governance / Statutory ComplianceCorporate Communication - Shareholders, Directors, Management meetings, staff, Public & other stakeholder information. Corporate / statutory Compliance - Legal & Statutory, Companies’ Act, Any Stock Exchanges Manuals, Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Bankers, insurance and other Regulatory Authorities. Commercial laws, general compliance legislation and all Laws generally.Corporate Governance – Custodian of good corporate governance practices, Board stewardship & accountability, Fiduciary duties of directors, Board manual, code of conduct, conflict of interest and maintenance and custody of Company Seal.Corporate administration and management – Legal advice on HR Management, Retirement Benefits Administration, Insurance Administration, procurement matters and strategic planning and implementation, security and preservation of company property.  Any other matter as may be assigned by the Group Company Secretary from time to time.Strong analytical and organization skills;Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;Ability to work and travel at short notice.
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 14th September 2012.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Essential Responsibilities: The Commercial Counsel for GE’s Sub-Saharan Africa region will be involved in a diverse range of legal and compliance activities including the following:
?Being responsible for providing legal and compliance advice to the legal and business teams in the Region, interfacing with the legal and compliance professionals within GGO and the various GE Energy businesses operating in the Region.
?Working closely with GE’s tax team in the structuring, establishment, renewal, rationalisation and administration of local legal entities in the Region, owning legal entity management for the Region.
?Assisting in drafting, negotiating, and closing complex transactions and projects (including but not limited to sales, sourcing, licensing, services, consortium, teaming, sub-contracting arrangements or other strategic alliances).
?Providing ongoing strategic and tactical advice and support on general commercial matters, transactions and regulatory issues;
?Assisting in selecting and supervising outside counsel on litigation, deal and compliance-related matters.
?Assisting in providing advice to the GE businesses on labor & employment issues.
?Assisting in investigating compliance issues in the Region with discretion and maturity, liaising with Ombuds and comp;liance leaders, helping to build an open reporting environment.
?Undergoing periodic formal and prractical training and work experience, with a view to being able to support more complex infrastructure transactions particularly in the Energy business.
?Training employees on aspects of the GE Integrity Program, being a motivator and energizer for a strong culture of integrity and compliance.
?Creating legal forms, templates and best practices.

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Senior Legal Counsel

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 department, will be responsible for leading conclusively and in a professional and timely manner all legal activities across the company

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Build the company’s legal structures and systems and develop a small but strong team to handle legal matters at all levels of the companyDeveloping and implementing departmental plans, policies and procedures to guide all legal issues arising in the company.Developing and implementing strategies on risk management, litigation, records and property issues in the companyParticipate in drawing and vetting staff and commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments while working closely with the lands department legal support teamParticipate in negotiations between the company and other parties to assure the company’s legal rights are upheldEnsure safe custody and proper management of company instruments such as land titles, seals, stamps, securities and recordsNegotiate disputes and conflicts with third parties, community stakeholders and other public interfacing with the company to ensure settlement out of court as much as this leads to the company’s best interestRepresent the company and its officers in court in all litigation mattersEnsure the company is in compliance with all statutory requirementsLiaise with external lawyers and company secretary to ensure the company’s interests are adequately protected.Advisor to the company human resources and other management teams in all legal issuesRequired qualifications, skills and attributes
LLB degree from a recognized institutionDiploma in Law from the Kenya School of LawHold a valid practicing certificatePossession of company secretarial skills and exposure to resolution of labour issues and informal community issues will be valuableAt least 5 years experience in a similar position in middle to senior level management within a corporate or large training institution or a busy and well established legal practiceQualified or well exposed arbitrator with proven negotiation skillsWorking knowlege of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required)Strong ability to lead and develop a team of junior legal officers and specialized paralegalsMust have strong knowledge of customer relations/satisfaction as they relate to legal and commercial conceptsWorkes well in an environment with firm deadlines;results orientedPerforms multiple tasks effectivelyAble to work both independently and as part of a teamStrong analytical skills requiredCapale of making timely, independent decisions while consulting as appropriateExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsConfident, 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 correspondenceIn order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel

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.

A central part of our operations includes the identification and verification of plots of land for our schools inside the informal settlements. This position within the finance and administration environment, will be responsible for leading conclusively and in a professional and timely manner all legal activities across the company

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Build the company’s legal structures and systems and develop a small but strong team to handle legal matters at all levels of the company Developing and implementing departmental plans, policies and procedures to guide all legal issues arising in the company.Developing and implementing strategies on risk management, litigation, records and property issues in the companyParticipate in drawing and vetting staff and commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments while working closely with the lands department legal support teamParticipate in negotiations between the company and other parties to assure the company’s legal rights are upheldEnsure safe custody and proper management of company instruments such as land titles, seals, stamps, securities and recordsNegotiate disputes and conflicts with third parties, community stakeholders and other public interfacing with the company to ensure settlement out of court as much as this leads to the company’s best interestRepresent the company and its officers in court in all litigation mattersEnsure the company is in compliance with all statutory requirementsLiaise with external lawyers and company secretary to ensure the company’s interests are adequately protected.Advisor to the company human resources and other management teams in all legal issuesRequired qualifications, Skills and attributes
LLB degree from a recognized institutionDiploma in Law from the Kenya School of LawHold a valid practicing certificatePossession of company secretarial skills and exposure to resolution of labour issues and informal community issues will be valuableAt least 5 years experience in a similar position in middle to senior level management within a corporate or large training 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 junior legal officers and specialized paralegalsMust 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

Grain Bulk Handlers Limited is the market leader in handling bulk grain in the port of Mombasa.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacancy at our grain terminal.

Assistant Legal Counsel

The position reports to the Legal Counsel.

The incumbent will ensure that all Company interests are legally protected.

Key Responsibilities:

Hold periodical meetings with external lawyers and discuss files handled by them and report findings to the Legal Counsel.Keep an upto date schedule on matters dismissed, cleared and judgements entered against the Company.Keep an upto date schedule of costs incurred; in both civil and criminal cases.Review court awards and advise if decretal sums are to be paid or to appeal against the court judgement(s).Review court files from time to time and advise whether or not to settle.Receive court summons and lead the investigation team.Confirm that documents forwarded to external lawyers are the correct ones.Attend court proceedings instituted against the Company and prepare witnesses who attend court to give evidence on behalf of Company.Monitor court files and ensure that external lawyers are handling their cases well.Essential Qualifications and skills:
An LLB degree from a recognized University.Diploma from The Kenya School of Law.Arbitration and CPS qualifications will be an added advantage.Minimum of 7 Years practical experience as an In-house Legal Counsel in a busy business environment.Working Knowledge of Project Finance.Hands on experience in Commercial Law.Competent with Computer Software Packages.Have a valid Driving licenseTeam Player with good communication and interpersonal people management skillsIf you are the ideal candidate and are looking to build your career as an In-House Legal Practice, send your application together with a detailed CV to the address below.

Human Resource and Administration Manager.
P.O.Box 80469 - 80100,
Mombasa

Or Email it to: gbh@grainbulk.com

Grain Bulk Handlers Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date 19th November 2011.

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