Legal Associate at Cytonn Investments

Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi - Kenya and DC Metro area - U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our alt...

 

Legal Associate

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience1 year
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

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

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Cytonn Investments on careers.cytonn.com to apply

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