Legal Assistant at Royal Mabati Factory

The Legal Assistant will support the Head of Legal in managing legal matters to ensure compliance; mitigate risks, handle contracts, regulatory filings and intellectual property for the company. Promoting best practices and working with external counsel.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB).
• Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate. Membership in the Law Society of Kenya.
• At least three years of experience as in-house legal counsel.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and contract law.
• Proficient in legal research, drafting, and negotiation.
• Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Key Competencies

• Providing legal guidance to ensure business decisions align with regulatory requirements. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Staying current with legislative changes and legal risks affecting the business.
• Managing legal compliance documentation and regulatory filings.
• Coordinating with external lawyers and monitoring litigation progress.
• Supporting intellectual property management and registration.
• Promoting risk management and compliance best practices across the company.