Legal Assistant Job (40-50K)

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Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Advisory and Support

• Provide legal advice to management on employment law, regulatory compliance, contract law, and corporate governance.
• Assist in interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations to ensure the company remains compliant with all statutory requirements.
• Support HR and management in handling staff-related legal issues such as disciplinary actions, terminations, and employment contracts.

Document Preparation and Review

• Draft, review, and revise contracts, internal agreements, NDAs, MoUs, and company policies to ensure legal soundness and risk mitigation.
• Maintain and update all legal documents, contracts, and official correspondences.
• Assist in preparing legal documentation for licensing, registration, and compliance with relevant government agencies.

Dispute Resolution & Client Complaints

• Act as a point of contact for handling and resolving client complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaise with internal departments to investigate and resolve complaints while minimizing legal exposure.
• Maintain records of complaints and resolution outcomes to monitor trends and mitigate future risks.

Legal Proceedings and Litigation Support

• Work closely with the Legal Counsel to support ongoing legal proceedings including preparing case files, collecting evidence, and attending hearings when required.
• Ensure all court dates, filings, and deadlines are tracked and met.
• Liaise with external legal representatives, advocates, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Compliance and Legal Administration

• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulations and advise management accordingly.
• Ensure proper legal filing systems are maintained.
• Support company departments in ensuring operational practices are legally compliant.

Key Requirement Skills And Qualification

• Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution
• At least 2–3 years of proven experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a legal support role, preferably in a busy corporate environment
• Knowledge of Kenyan labor laws, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, documentation, and procedures

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com

Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.