Business jobs kenya april 2014-accounting jobs kenya april 2014

Summary: Our client is
a leading Financial Services Company with a
strong presence across Kenya and offers a wide
range of products to cater for retail and SME’s
clients.
Owing to continuous growth in customer
numbers, asset base and size of operations, our
client is looking to hire a Legal Manager.
Job Purpose: As part of the management team,
you will be responsible for the effective and
efficient management of the Legal department,
provision of legal advisory services as well as
effective management of legal and contractual
risks.
You will also manage and coordinate the work
of the company’s external counsel.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will
be expected to;
Providing legal advice to departmental
managers including reviewing legal
documentation, management of legal due
diligence and liaising with external counsel as
required
Drafting standard contracts and specialized
contracts for specific activities, reviewing and
negotiating contracts to which the Company is
a party. Ensuring that all such documents and
third party contracts are properly and
promptly executed
Monitoring and reporting on changes to
applicable statutes and regulations
Monitoring and reporting on compliance to the
legal requirements and implementing
corrective action as necessary
Preparing for legal cases in conjunction with
external counsel and monitoring progress to
ensure prompt resolution of all disputes
Evaluating the legal standing of transactions as
well as all other operations by the company
and offer appropriate advisory to management;
Provide and interpret legal information,
conduct training and disseminate appropriate
legal requirements to staff.
Review and advise management on legal
implications of internal policies and
procedures.
Prepare, review and modify contractual
instruments to assist and support various
business activities.
Negotiate, review and draft documentation for
business transactions and prepare and advise
on the necessary checklist to be adopted to
ensure information is submitted on time.
Requirements
LLB Degree from a recognized University and
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Postgraduate diploma from the Kenya School
of Law
At least eight years legal experience in a
reputable organization, with a proven track
record in contract negotiation and drafting;
Experience in the Financial Services is an
added advantage.
Proven track record of providing accurate and
effective legal counsel;
Good knowledge of principles of good
corporate governance
Strong leadership and managerial skills;
Excellent relationship management and
communication skills
How to Apply:
Send your application including a cover letter
demonstrating why you are the best suited
candidate for this role, a detailed CV
highlighting relevant experience, details of
current and expected salary, a daytime phone
contact, email address, and the names of three
professional referees by close of business
Wednesday 30th April 2014
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not charge fees for
receiving or processing job applications.