Legal Analyst at Cytonn Investments

Key Responsibilities for the Legal Analyst Job

Strategic Roles

• Advising Staff on all matters regarding the law; including the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting various areas of operation;
• Ensuring the company remains compliant with all statutory requirements;
• Assisting to provide strategic legal advice on business matters and product development;
• Assisting in the development and improvement of the Legal departments’ policies and procedures

Transaction & Deal Support

• Assisting in the co-ordination of legal due diligence, documentation and closing for transactions
• Assisting in legal research on fund formation, incorporation and structuring
• Reviewing and drafting transaction, fund and product documentation

Compliance Roles

• Developing Compliance checks on all facets of Law affecting the business;
• Reviewing investment applications for Compliance purposes;
• Developing elaborate anti-money laundering checks and procedures in line with the relevant legislation and ensuring strict adherence to the same;
• Carrying out internal compliance inspections to ensure internal procedures are complied with to the letter;
• Updating the set compliance procedures in line with new rules and regulations issued.

Corporate Legal Tasks

• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts;
• Managing the contract execution process;
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing sensitive communication leaving the company;

Litigation Roles

• Liaising with external lawyers on conduct of court matters;
• Monitoring client complaints and avoidance of issues becoming subject to litigation;

Legal Analyst Job Key Qualifications

Knowledge

• An Upper Second Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) from a recognized University;
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya; with at least one-year Post Admission experience at a Law Firm.
• Must have attained a B+ and above in O levels/ high school;
• Knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of the Conveyancing practice and financial markets (including tax), and the respective Laws and regulations.

Experience, Skill and Character

• Experience in a busy commercial and conveyancing law firm shall be an added advantage
• Creative, commercial legal thinking and appreciation of the business aspects in their application of the law;
• Ability to pro-actively and creatively manage potential legal issues;
• A team player willing to learn, adapt and work with minimum supervision;
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills;
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours and under pressure;
• High level of analytical skills;
• High integrity.