Legal Officer at Duma works

Ref No 3292

Duma works is looking to recruit a Legal Officer for Esto Africa: a reputable Real Estate Development firm in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide legal and financial advice to the organization
• Managing contractual arrangements with suppliers and partners
• Efficient administration by ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and that decision of the Board of Directors are implemented
• Filing of various documents/returns as required under the provisions of the Companies Law
• To engage legal advisors and defend the rights of the company in Courts of Law
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified appropriate courses of action have been taken
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management
• Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff

Qualifications

•  Must have a Law degree and CPS(K) level two or an equivalent
• 3 years post pupilage working experience
• Excellent relationship and communication skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration
• Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management
• Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters.Good planning and organization skills
• Proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters