Legal and Company Secretarial Associate - Internship at KKCO East Africa

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Support

• Assist in legal research and analysis on applicable laws, regulations, and case law.
• Draft and review basic legal documents including contracts, letters, notices, and memos.
• Maintain an organized filing system for legal documents (physical and digital).
• Support the preparation of documentation for litigation, arbitration, or regulatory submissions.

Company Secretarial Support

• Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory returns and resolutions with the Registrar of Companies.
• Support in maintaining statutory registers and company records.
• Assist in drafting board and committee notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Participate in board and shareholder meetings where applicable and prepare summary notes.

Governance & Compliance

• Support the company in monitoring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of governance policies and procedures.
• Monitor deadlines for filings and renewals (e.g., business permits, licenses).

Administrative & Coordination

• Coordinate with other departments to gather required information for legal and secretarial processes.
• Support the Legal and Compliance team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Manage document certification, sealing, and stamping.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, trainings, or compliance audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law (ongoing or completed) is an added advantage.
• Company Secretarial foundation level