Legal Counsel
Job Ref:HR-LC-O1-2013
Nation Media Group Limited is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.
It
attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and
Rwanda.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, results oriented, dynamic and self driven Legal Counsel within our Legal and Administration Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing
legal opinion and advise to NMG, its Subsidiary and Associated companies.
- Drawing
and vetting contracts, leases and other legal instruments involving the
Company and third parties.
- Handling
regulatory issues within the media industry.
- Ensuring
safe custody of legal documents and securities.
- Participating
in resolving disputes with customers and other parties.
- Responding
to libel claims and liaising with external lawyers for court cases;
- Updating
on legal requirements by reviewing the Kenya Gazette; and
- Ensuring
compliance with the Capital Markets Authority and the Nairobi Securities
Exchange regulations and requirements
Knowledge,
skills and ability required:
- Bachelor
of Laws Degree
- Advocate
of the High Court of Kenya
- Member
of Law Society of Kenya
- Certified
Public Secretary Registration
- 3
- 5 years working experience;
- Articulate,
assertive and team player
- Good
communication skills.
Interested
candidates who meet the above criteria should apply online at
http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 8th February, 2013.
http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 8th February, 2013.