Legal and Compliance Officer – Advertising at Corporate Staffing

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the county government to keep track of county outdoor regulations.
• Monitor outdoor advertising regulations and carry out functions for the Outdoor Advertising Association of Kenya.
• Advising the company and ensuring that they cater to the company’s best interest.
• Supervision of legal claims including but not limited to claims reported at various police stations;
• Drafting of pleadings required in small claims court and any arbitration proceedings that may be required;
• Liaison with company lawyers in preparation for case hearings.
• Provision of requisite legal services to the company.
• Drafting and revision of legal documents and conveyance.
• Custodian of securities and other contracts.
• Drafting and vetting legal instruments including but not limited to licenses, marketing contracts, Joint venture Agreements.
• Drafting memorandum and intervening on legislative proposals and policies for the Company and its agencies on legislative and other legal matters.
• Negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting local and international contracts for and of behalf of the Company and its agencies.
• Representing and interacting with panel advocates in court in all legal proceedings arising from any matter to which the Company or its entities is a party or has interest.
• Coordinating with other departments in advising and handling legal issues arising from or relating to County entities, government and any other entities.
• Conducting research and offering legal opinions on legislation, policy and any legal issue for which the Company has interests.
• Advising the Company on matters relating to the Constitution, National legislation county legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection and legal aid.
• Assessing risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) from a recognised University
• Postgraduate Diploma (ATP) from the Kenya School of Law.
• Should have a minimum of 5 years working experience in a reputable Law Firm after having been admitted to the Bar. Litigation experience is an added advantage.
• Must have a Certificate of admission to roll of advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a busy Manufacturing/ Advertising corporate environment.
• Knowledge in providing legal services, managing claims, administrative hearings, court rules and procedures and conveyancing. Litigation experience is highly desirable
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent research skills in the field of law and related fields.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Good judgement and decision-making
• Results-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High standards of personal integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.