Legal Officer at Kenya Red Cross Society

Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world. The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.

 

Legal Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Overall Purpose

  • The department provides practical legal advice which enables the Society to take informed decisions. The Department is engaged in both advisory and transactional work and also contract review, drafting and negotiation.
  • This role works to support the Legal Manager with timely advice on various legal issues ranging from contractual arrangements with Clients, Partners, subcontractors and consultants as well as ensuring compliance with the applicable laws within the jurisdiction of Kenya. Support management on issues pertaining to legal and regulatory framework and monitor compliance with legal and regulatory corporate governance requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide timely and accurate legal advice and practical solutions to the Society
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at Head Office, Region and Branches on contractual and other legal matters relating to the day-to-day operation of the Society
  • Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal advice on a wide range of contractual documents including teaming and consortium agreements, joint venture agreements, subcontracts, confidentiality agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, consultancy agreements, services agreements, framework agreements, Memorandum of Understanding
  • Ensure that contracts and other legal documents are effectively and properly drafted, and reviewed and interpreted in order to identify legal risks and minimize such risks and liabilities for the Society
  • Conducting extensive legal research and preparing legal opinions on areas of law as assigned
  • Assist with the development and updating of legal templates
  • Undertake legal research and conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
  • Be abreast of legal developments/ alterations in legislation
  • Be aware of and compliant with all the standards following safeguarding procedures and policies as well as other policies of the organization
  • Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers on ongoing litigation for a fast, effective and cost efficient closure with the minimum risk to the organization.
  • Attend meetings when called upon as well as sit in committees and board meetings that require legal representation
  • Liaise with and manage external counsel when required
  • Carry out any other duties relating organization generally as may be directed from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Holder of a Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
  • Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya
  • Minimum of 4 years Post Admission to the Bar
  • Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
  • Possession of a current Law Practicing Certificate; 
  • Must have experience working at a Law firm

Knowledge, skills and languages

  • Must have excellent problem–solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili
  • Precise, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity
  • Able to work efficiently under pressure with minimum supervision;
  • Independent with sense of responsibility and initiative;
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills;
  • High organizational and analytical skills.
  • Team Player

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Red Cross Society on redcross.applytojob.com to apply

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