Legal Officer at Tenakata

What You Will Do

• Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues
• Research and analyze legal issues and regulations relevant to the organization's operations and industry.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and legal trends that may impact the organization and provide recommendations for compliance.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage and protect the organization's intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Conduct legal due diligence reviews for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Prepare and maintain legal documentation, including corporate records, contracts, and regulatory filings.
• Assist in instituting fresh and reviewing ongoing cases filed by and against the Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
• Completion of Post Graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law and has undertaken pupillage.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and good standing with the LSK.
• A minimum of 2 years post-admission experience in a busy work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with others and manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding organization.