Legal Officer Vacancy
A well established financial institution with a countrywide coverage wishes to recruit a suitable person for the following position:
Ref: HR/LO/3/2015
One Year Renewable Contract
The legal officer will be responsible / reporting to the Company Secretary.
The legal officer will be part of a team that will attend to legal matters of the organization including:-
- Assist in the preparation, vetting and negotiation of contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution.
- Conduct legal research, investigations, preparation of witness for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defensive strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation of legal proceeding of cases in liaison with external lawyers.
- Follow up with external lawyers to ensure that the Fund’s interests are adequately and promptly represented.
Qualifications:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in law from a reputable University and be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
- Must be a qualified Certified Public Secretary (CPS).
- A master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- At least 4 years’ experience in legal practice or equivalent in a busy Public/Private Organization.
- Experience in a Banking/Financial/Commercial institution will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should submit their applications together with a detailed C.V and all relevant testimonials,
stating their current position, email address and telephone contacts.
stating their current position, email address and telephone contacts.
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Credit Reference Bureau
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and
- Certificate of Good conduct from the CID
All applications are expected to quote the reference number on the envelop and provide postal telephones and email contacts of three references to be received by 12th June 2015.
DNA 1820
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi
Nairobi
OR
TS No. 2216
P.O. Box 49990-00100
Nairobi
P.O. Box 49990-00100
Nairobi
Potential male and female candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
