Legal Officer 2 Positions

Directorate: Legal Services

Position: Legal Officer

2 Positions

Ref: NCWSC2012-013

Location: Headquarters - Kampala Road Industrial Area

Grade: 5

Reporting to: Legal Coordinator

Supervises: Legal Office Administrators

Broad Role: To provide legal services in an efficient and effective timely manner that enhances compliance with legal and statutory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of legal contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal papers of a routine nature
• Research on relevant statutes, rulings and precedents to be used as a basis for answering requests for legal opinions
• Assist to Prepare and review various agreements and contracts with third parties
• Handle all legal matters including litigations in liaison with external lawyers
• Providing legal advice and ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements
• Maintain a comprehensive database of all legal matters with up to date progress.
• Assist in the review and formulation of legal policies, procedures and regulations.
• Review recent legislation, court cases, correspondence and publications pointing out matters of note or which necessitate management action
• Liaise with other departments in managing legal matters

Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience

• Possession of LLB degree from a recognized university
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya
• Have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a busy legal department/environment.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong management, negotiation and report writing skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway / Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.