Legal Officer II – Litigation & Prosecution, Central Office at Kenya Power

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1666

Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, Litigation & Prosecution, the Legal Officer, will be responsible for provision of various legal Services to the company and supporting the management on all related legal matters concerning the Company. The key tasks & duties for the position include:

• Represent the Company in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
• Handle litigation and disputes involving the Company.
• Prosecute and defend legal cases on behalf of the Company.
• Monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.
• Liaise with external lawyers on court cases involving the company.
• Provide legal advice as may be required.
• Negotiate out of court settlements in litigation and disputes and following up on their resolutions.
• Promote legal awareness in the Company.
• Establish procedures to handle customer complaints relating to litigation and disputes.
• Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the Company.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
• Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate transactions
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized Institution.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years post admission experience in a busy law firm or commercial entity.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Report writing skills
• Interpersonal & Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills.
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Customer Focus