Principle Legal Associate Job Britam

Principle Legal Associate Job. Legal Jobs In Kenya

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Legal Manager in the provision of legal support to the P&D and EMC segments and the effective management of litigation and contractual risks.

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Key responsibilities:

• Provide Legal Advisory on requested/assigned matters through the provision of Legal Opinions, 
• Presentations and participation in internal/external meetings.
• Provide pro-active and/or strategic legal solutions to business problems.
• Keep abreast on upcoming laws and regulations and advise the business on implications thereof.
• Conduct legal research and investigation, develop oral and written advice and present recommendations. 
• Adhere to and Update the Legal Process Manuals.
• Draft, Negotiate and Review contracts or any other documentation assigned and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention.
• Manage external Advocates handling active briefs through pro-active correspondence.
• Instruct Advocates to take up matters on behalf of the Company. 
• Review advocates legal costs to ensure that the same are within the Advocates Remuneration Order 2014 as well as attempt other cost saving measures. 
• Prepare and submit status reports within reporting timelines.
• Effective Management of disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, case management, review of pleadings, preparation of witnesses and attendance of court hearings.  
• Manage Legal documents and records and facilitate execution of legal documents in line with the Contract Management Policy. 
• Facilitate and participate in training programmes initiated by the Legal Department. 
• Attend and Participate in Departmental and Segment meetings.
• Assist in taking minutes as requested from time to time.
• Delegated Authority. As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Post graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law.
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a valid practicing certificate with at least 4 years post admission experience.
• At least 5-7 years relevant experience in the commercial department of a busy law firm or legal corporate environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial law and the respective Laws and regulations.

Technical/ Functional competencies:

• Knowledge, appreciation and application of legal concepts.
• Report writing-ability. 
• High moral and ethical standing.
• Highly motivated and Team Player.
• Innovative, Problem solver and solution oriented.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

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