Responsibilities

• Leading and managing Zurit’s litigation department
• Advising on all matters regarding Corporate and commercial law; including the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws that govern these areas of business;
• Consulting with clients and opposing counsel
• Developing and maintaining good client relationship, gaining client’s confidence and that of other professionals.
• Designing commercial and legal structures that lead to innovative solutions
• File management and court diary management.
• Handling Company Secretarial roles within Zurit Consulting
• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts
• Overseeing the legal budget and structure, including policies, procedures, registers, safes and company documentation
• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
• Ensuring that legal compliance checks on all facets of Law affecting the business are carried put and updated regularly;
• Attending court, arbitrations, mediations and proceedings before tribunals.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Second Class Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with not less that one (1) year post admission experience in a busy law firm.
• A Certified Public Secretary, CPS
• Knowledge of relevant practice and understanding in Litigation, Conveyancing, Arbitration and Commercial law, and any other respective laws and regulations.
• Must have attained a B+ and above in O levels/ high school
• Excellent organization, administration, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pro-actively and creatively manage potential legal issues
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
• A team player willing to lead, collaborate, adapt and work with minimum supervision with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to multitask and as well work under pressure