Legal & Admin Officer at BM Security

Reports To: CHIEF OF STAFF

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university
• Diploma from Kenya school of law
• Advocate of the High Court.
• Diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• 5 years’ experience in private corporate environment with a Unionized and Labor intensive layout
• Very strong understanding of labor laws, the constitution of Kenya (2010), the ILO conventions and the IDHR and their applications
• Proof of successfully handled corporate related and especially labor related matters.
• Demonstrable critical legal analysis
• Strong policy development and implementation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Very good case management and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure delivering desired results
• Ability to work with teams and offer strong focused leadership
• Ability to multi task and keep high level confidentiality
• Strong understanding of the private security sector
• Be conversant with various ISO certifications
• The ideal candidate for the above position should also be a team player with drive and initiative and demonstrate ability to achieve results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generally manage the company legal functions relating to various company activities
• Ensure the company compliance with statutory and regulatory guidelines
• Ensure that required licenses and/or permits/certificates are in place and are valid.
• Advise the management an HR Team on matters of employment laws & regulations
• Research and advise the management on evolving legal requirements/give legal opinions.
• Ensure that company cases are managed professionally for the best interest of the company
• Handle legal correspondence and liaise with external legal counsel/parties as necessary
• Attend court/tribunals on behalf of the company when need arises
• Assess and advise on matters to be settled out of court
• Minimize cases getting to court
• Assist in drafting & reviewing sales agreements and contracts
• Attend meetings that need legal related input
• Peruse and advise management on all other contract agreements relating to various parties before execution or for any other reasons
• Attend Court and give evidence on behalf of the company.
• Assist in preparation of witnesses whose evidence is required in support of the Company’s claims and defence.
• Keep a detailed record of all company legal activities
• Ensure that company policies and code of conduct are in line with the law.
• Manage and minimize legal related costs
• Submit quarterly legal reports to management
• Liaise and assist the HR team on a day to day basis in ensuring labor practices are in line with the law.
• Ensure any Company’s Trade Marks are properly registered and protected.
• The ideal candidate for the above position should also be a team player with drive and initiative and demonstrate ability to achieve results