The successful firms and/ or individuals scope of the assignment shall include but not limited to the following areas:

• Rendering legal advice and legal opinion on the instructions issued;
• Drafting of legal opinions, memoranda, and other legal documents and agreements.
• Be actively involved in preparing and reviewing of policies and legal submissions and draft the authoritative legal opinions as well.
• Advising on regulatory matters (incl. the applicable regulatory instruments), and regular updates on changes in relevant laws and regulations.
• Represent WERK in court proceedings for any legal disputes, alternative dispute resolution forums i.e arbitration, Mediation, Negotiations etc. and in government agencies whether instituted by or against WERK.
• Draw up formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clauses.
• Provision of regulatory support and legal advice relating to either or collectively with regard to emphasis to Skills Development, Labour Relations, Employment Relations, Tax and Finance matters within the NGO sector and structured engagements with the government of Kenya.
• Litigation and litigation support relating to areas as identified above including any other courts of law, statutory tribunals, and other bodies.
• Providing legal opinion on the interpretation of high risk and complex contracts to be concluded by WERK and third parties taking into account all respective legislation.
• Reviewing of any other related contract matters.
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Recovery of litigation costs
• Updating WERK on emerging legal issues;
• Maintaining confidentiality of the organizations information and interests.
• Any other legal services that WERK might require from time to time

Requirements

Qualifications and Areas of Expertise

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance especially NGO Sector.
• Employment & Labour Law.
• Commercial/Company Law.
• Intellectual Property and patent protection.
• Procurement law.
• Sponsored, Funded / Financial terms- specifically NGO sector.
• Insurance
• General dispute resolution and/ or litigation.
• General government relations.
• Legal and Governance Audit.

NOTE: The Legal Service provider MUST specify their core areas of activities and specialization.

Mandatory requirements

• Business registration documents for companies.
• Law Firm profile and staff structure or profile of the individual legal officer.
• Current Practicing Certificates.
• Audited Financial Accounts for the last 3 consecutive year (in case of firms)
• Proof that the bidder has been in existence and practice for a period of at least five (5) years prior to the closing date of this request.
• Proof of membership to a professional legal body.
• Copy of Tax Compliance Certificate.
• List of at least five past clients with contact information.
• Budget.