Legal Officer at Ruiru-Juja Water and Sewerage Company

 REF: RJWS/LO/2022/09/06

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of legal and governance policies, systems, and procedures, in line with the Company’s strategy.
• Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
• Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.
• Review the progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Identify Company legal needs and develop efficient resource smart solutions including developing a network of outside counsel and pro-bono relationships.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management.
• Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training, and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
• Review ongoing cases and advise management accordingly.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution of higher learning. 
• A Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law or other recognized institution.
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• 5 years’ post-admission experience as a Legal Officer or Advocate.
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya.
• Good mediation and conflict resolution skills and a proven track record of excellent legal advice.
• Possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Must fulfill requirements of chapter six (6) of the Kenyan Constitution