Responsibilities
- Leading and managing Zurit’s litigation department
- Advising on all matters regarding Corporate and commercial law; including the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws that govern these areas of business;
- Consulting with clients and opposing counsel
- Developing and maintaining good client relationship, gaining client’s confidence and that of other professionals.
- Designing commercial and legal structures that lead to innovative solutions
- File management and court diary management.
- Handling Company Secretarial roles within Zurit Consulting
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts
- Overseeing the legal budget and structure, including policies, procedures, registers, safes and company documentation
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
- Ensuring that legal compliance checks on all facets of Law affecting the business are carried put and updated regularly;
- Attending court, arbitrations, mediations and proceedings before tribunals.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
- Second Class Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with not less that one (1) year post admission experience in a busy law firm.
- A Certified Public Secretary, CPS
- Knowledge of relevant practice and understanding in Litigation, Conveyancing, Arbitration and Commercial law, and any other respective laws and regulations.
- Must have attained a B+ and above in O levels/ high school
- Excellent organization, administration, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pro-actively and creatively manage potential legal issues
- High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
- A team player willing to lead, collaborate, adapt and work with minimum supervision with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to multitask and as well work under pressure