Job Title: Legal and
Compliance Officer
Hiring Organization: Corporate
Staffing
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Advertising
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/11/2024
Gross Salary: ksh 100k – 130k,
Our
client in the Advertising industry is looking to hire a Legal and Compliance
Officer to provide legal support to the company in preparing, vetting and
reviewing legal contracts, legal instruments, and all legal documents relating
to the organisation’s activities among other related duties.
Responsibilities
- Liaising
with the county government to keep track of county outdoor regulations.
- Monitor
outdoor advertising regulations and carry out functions for the Outdoor
Advertising Association of Kenya.
- Advising
the company and ensuring that they cater to the company’s best interest.
- Supervision
of legal claims including but not limited to claims reported at various
police stations;
- Drafting
of pleadings required in small claims court and any arbitration
proceedings that may be required;
- Liaison
with company lawyers in preparation for case hearings.
- Provision
of requisite legal services to the company.
- Drafting
and revision of legal documents and conveyance.
- Custodian
of securities and other contracts.
- Drafting
and vetting legal instruments including but not limited to licenses,
marketing contracts, Joint venture Agreements.
- Drafting
memorandum and intervening on legislative proposals and policies for the
Company and its agencies on legislative and other legal matters.
- Negotiating,
drafting, vetting and interpreting local and international contracts for
and of behalf of the Company and its agencies.
- Representing
and interacting with panel advocates in court in all legal proceedings
arising from any matter to which the Company or its entities is a party or
has interest.
- Coordinating
with other departments in advising and handling legal issues arising from
or relating to County entities, government and any other entities.
- Conducting
research and offering legal opinions on legislation, policy and any legal
issue for which the Company has interests.
- Advising
the Company on matters relating to the Constitution, National legislation
county legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection
and legal aid.
- Assessing
risk and compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Law degree (LLB) from a recognised University
- Postgraduate
Diploma (ATP) from the Kenya School of Law.
- Should have a
minimum of 5 years working experience in a reputable Law Firm after having
been admitted to the Bar. Litigation experience is an added advantage.
- Must have a Certificate of admission to roll
of advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
- Minimum 3 years
of working experience in a busy Manufacturing/ Advertising corporate
environment.
- Knowledge
in providing legal services, managing claims, administrative hearings,
court rules and procedures and conveyancing. Litigation experience is
highly desirable
- Able
to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent
research skills in the field of law and related fields.
- Ability
to resolve problems in a timely manner gather and analyze information
skillfully.
- Good
judgement and decision-making
- Results-oriented.
- Ability
to work under pressure.
- High
standards of personal integrity.
- Ability
to communicate effectively.
- Strong
computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
How to
Apply
Gross
Salary: ksh 100k – 130k,
If you
are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Legal and Compliance Officer –
Advertising) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 25th July 2024
