Manager, Legal Affairs at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited

NKCC/HR.714/MLA/02/06/2021

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Legal Affairs & Company Secretary, the Manager Legal Affairs will offer Legal advice and support on litigation management, regulatory compliance, contract preparation, property, and the implementation of good corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drawing contracts, agreements, leases, and any other legal instruments that the company enters into with third parties.
• Attending court hearings and representing the company in all legal matters
• Preparing witnesses and the evidence as well as presenting the same in court while keeping an updated record of all court cases
• Collaborating and corresponding with external advocates on all pending court cases
• Attending to internal company queries of legal nature in the facilitation of normal business
• Deputizing the Company Secretary in the performance of company secretarial duties whenever called upon.

Person specifications

• At least ten (10) years working experience of which five (5) years’ must have been in management level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law / Legal Studies from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Master’s degree in Law or business related is an added advantage.
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS –K)
• Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya in good standing
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Holds a valid practicing certificate.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya.
• Working knowledge of ERP system

Essential Skills

• Excellent case analysis and defense skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good report writing and secretarial skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Supervisory skills
• High level of integrity