Junior Legal Counsel at M-KOPA Solar

JOB PURPOSE

As the Junior Legal Counsel, you will be an integral part of our legal team, providing legal support and assistance in various areas of law to ensure M-KOPA's compliance with relevant regulations and protection of its interests. You will work closely with other members of the team and other departments to provide legal advice and contribute to the success of M-KOPA

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Contract Review and Drafting: Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, agreements, and legal documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and the M-KOPA's policies.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research on a wide range of topics, including statutes, regulations, case law, and industry best practices, to provide sound legal advice and analysis.
• Compliance: Assist in ensuring M-KOPA's compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data privacy, employment, and industry-specific regulations. Preparing and conducting training will also be an integral part of this role.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess legal risks associated with business operations and provide recommendations for mitigating those risks.
• Corporate Governance: Support corporate governance matters, including the preparation of board resolutions, meeting minutes, compliance with corporate formalities, and maintaining company registers amongst others
• Dispute Resolution: Assist in managing and resolving legal disputes, including participating in negotiations, mediation, or litigation as required.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to M-KOPA and communicate any potential impacts or compliance requirements.
• Legal Documentation: Maintain and organize legal documents, contracts, and records in an efficient and secure manner.
• Advisory Support: Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various legal matters, offering practical solutions to complex issues.
• General Legal Tasks: Help in general legal tasks to meet the department's organization priorities like project management and operating tools.

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• Any post-admission experience
• Excellent legal research skills – familiar with using legal resources
• A dynamic and driven person with initiative
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize to work to deadlines
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to work with minimal supervision