LEGAL OFFICER (LOCATION: NYAMIRA COUNTY)

1. Advise on, prepare and execute contracts, leases, conveyances and other agreements affecting the company and ensure legal compliance thereof.

2. Conceive, formulate and implement legal liabilities reduction strategies for the Company with a view of minimizing legal and other costs.

3. Liaise with company’s external lawyers and arrange for witnesses and relevant documents to be availed in court for successful court hearings.

4. Arrange for company’s legal representation in court and in any other legal tribunal for the purpose of defending the Company.

5. Oversee documentation of industrial accidents and compensation procedures in close liaison with your supervisor, insurance brokers, insurers, the external medical officers and the labour officers in completing the process.

6. Generate statistical data on industrial accidents and court cases for analysis to enable strategic planning for future allocation of resources such as safety gear and training , insurance premiums, fees, legal office needs, among others.

7. Manage the resources and staff under the company’s legal office.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized University

2. Diploma from Kenya School of Law and MUST be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

3. At least 4 years relevant experience (good knowledge in Litigation & Conveyancing)

4. Membership of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) will be an added advantage

5. High levels of integrity, leadership/interpersonal skills, analytical as well as report writing skills and,

6. Ability to work with minimum supervision