Legal Counsel - Shell Oil Company

Shell Oil Company is looking for multi talented individuals to fillI the following exciting roles:

Legal Counsel

Reporting to the East Africa Cluster Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing Legal support to the Shell Companies in Kenya, Tanzania and any other countries as assigned by the Head of Legal.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Provide or procure legal advice in a pro-active, timely, cost—effective and professional manner with a view to furthering business objectives and protecting shareholder interests.
• Provide legal support to the various classes of business in the review of contracts, tender documents etc.
• Provide legal support in litigation.
• Ensure legal compliance by the companies supported.
• Drafting and review of legal documents and contracts.
• Legal risk management.

Minimum requirements/competencies

• Law Degree with professional legal qualifications and a minimum of 3 years post admission experience.
• Experience in Oil Marketing sector will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with no supervision.
• Ability to be a good team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to grasp legal issues in foreign jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage.

Applications

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your detailed resume with your cellphone contact via email to hr@ksl.shell.com or to the postal address below.

Deadline for application is 1 6th June 2011.

The Human Resource Manager,
Kenya Shell,
P.O Box 43561, 00100
Nairobi.

Only short listed applicants would be contacted.

Kenya Shell is an equal opportunity employer!