Position Title: Legal Manager
Job Purpose:
To handle litigation, arbitrations /court cases by instructing and liaising with external advocates to ensure the company does not incur, or mitigate against losses from suits.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Company Secretary by ensuring that the Company adheres to all legal requirements that govern business operations.
He/ She will provide Legal support to management, Business Units as well as the company subsidiaries.
- Advise and guide the company in legal and litigation related matters.
- Instruct external lawyers to ensure that the company’s interests are adequately and promptly represented.
- Provide legal advice on debt management matters for purposes of debt realization
- Liaise with External Advocates on court briefs as well as manage legal fees
- Prepare, compile and maintain the requisite case management reports for the various committees within the company.
- Represent the company in courts, tribunals, arbitrations and other legal matters and to ensure the company does not incur losses.
- Oversee the perfection of Company Securities
- Peruse and interpret legislation and other legal instruments and advise the company accordingly.
- Support the Company Secretary in any other assigned matters.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized university and be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
- Must be a qualified Certified Public Secretary (CPS K)
- Must be conversant with MS office Suite
- Diploma in AKIB will be an added advantage
Experience
- Must have at least three years’ experience in a busy Law Firm or another Financial Institution with hands on experience in Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Commercial Law
- Experience in a Banking/Financial/Commercial institution will be an added advantage.
Job Specification (Expected Skills / Attributes)
The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes:
- Must be analytical with good management skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Must be self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Must have strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of provisions of the Banking Act, Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority, and The Companies Act
- Knowledge of developments in legal practice and statutory amendments that are likely to have an impact on the Company’s operations
How to Apply
Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and are qualified for the position above, as well as provide the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.
All communication relating to applications for this position should be addressed to: human.resources@housing.co.ke.
Applications should be received by August 22nd 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
On the subject matter of the email, please indicate the position you are applying for.