Legal Officer at Penda Health

Job Overview:

The legal officer will be responsible for provision of sound Legal Management, Industrial Relations and shall contribute to the accomplishment of human resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, and standards in the Company.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Compliance Management: Oversee adherence to various laws, internal policies, and contractual obligations. Advise on legal matters, ensuring continual compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders, interpreting legal implications for business activities.
• Governance: Draft and analyze legal agreements, negotiate favourable terms, and maintain a central contract database. Monitor contract risks and facilitate corrective action.
• Contract Management: Guide the business in negotiating contracts, maintain a contract database, and oversee institutional knowledge for risk management.
• Policy and Advocacy: Analyze emerging laws, advise on their impact, and strategically advocate for the company's interests.
• Legal Research and Advice: Conduct comprehensive research, offering timely and effective advice on potential business impacts. Research regulations and laws in diverse environments relevant to the business
• Litigation Management: Draft pleadings, manage external counsel, and potentially represent the company in legal matters.
• Business Process Development: Provide strategic advice on policy formulation, ensuring legal compliance and sustainability.
• Risk and Crisis Management: Identify areas of legal concern, mitigate risks, and manage disputes or claims. Ensure compliance during crisis situations.
• Legal Document Processing: Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, claims, and court filings.
• People Management: Lead and motivate internal and external legal teams to deliver prompt legal services.
• Administrative Work: Manage legal office responsibilities, including documentation, filing, and information sharing.

Other Duties: As assigned.
Job Requirements:

• Graduate degree in law (minimum second class).
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya.
• Minimum of 4 years post-admission experience. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and commitment to organizational objectives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Expertise in litigation, company, and commercial law.
• Strong teamwork and research skills.