Legal Officer (Manufacturing)
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Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB PURPOSE: -
Support the functions of the Legal and Compliance Department of the Company and associated businesses.
Main accountabilities
- Expeditiously draft and/or review assigned contracts to support operations of various departments while ensuring contract terms follow Company Policies.
- Coordinate with external counsels in filing pleadings monitoring of ongoing court cases while ensuring requisite documents are filed within stipulated timelines witnesses are identified prepared to attend hearings and directions of court are complied with.
- Conduct research and produce considered legal opinions on risks compliance with laws and matters arising which could affect the business.
- Attend meetings with external stakeholders and industry players as is necessary to advance the businesss interests and ensure compliance with the laws and regulations.
- Ensure proper recording filing and movement of documents titles securities and intellectual property of the business.
- Support in duties delegated by the Legal Manager and any other responsibilities that may be assigned under the legal department.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: -
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: -
- Bachelors degree in Law
- A post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice is a MUST
- An enrolled advocate of High court of Kenya
- At least 5 years demonstrated practical legal work
- Commercial or corporate experience.
- Organizational skills that reflect ability to work independently and efficiently perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working in global multicultural environments with required cultural awareness.
- Excellent management time management and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding communication and presentational skills
