Assistant Legal Officer at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Ref No: LA-HO

Assistant Legal Officer Job Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing legal documentation such as agreements, contracts, memoranda of understanding and confidentiality agreements under the guidance of the Legal Officer
• Confirmation of the accuracy of conveyancing and commercial documents
• Maintaining a register of all case files and making progress reports.
• Attending court for hearings on matters related to the Council
• Update and reviews of progress reports from the Council’s External Advocates
• Attending to Council’s correspondence on daily basis
• Providing legal advice for the Council
• Analysis of legislative amendments and preparing legal opinions
• Conducting comparative legal analysis on a range of issues in a specific area and research for relevant precedents and propose appropriate solutions to emerging operational/business problems.
• Provide support through capital raisings including vetting of financial documents for various working capital credit and loan facility; acquisitions and divestments.
• Advising the operating companies on legal and corporate governance issues and any proposed legislative changes
• Undertake Company Secretarial responsibilities as may be delegated by the Legal Officer from time to time.
  Perform ad hoc assignments as may be requested by the Legal Officer from time to time

Qualifications for the Assistant Legal Officer Job

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law
• Must be admitted to the roll of advocates by the High Court of Kenya
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer applications
• Conversant with donor rules and regulations.
• Good negotiation skills with business acumen are essential.
• Ability to effectively respond to daily changing priorities, with good problem solving skills.
• Mature proactive person with initiative and drive with high level of integrity.
• Ability to observe deadlines and achieve results
• Should be a team player
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Have three (3) years relevant work experience as an advocate or Asst. Legal Officer