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Position: Company Lawyer

Location:  Nairobi

Nature of Job: Full time

Salary: Attractive and Negotiable

Job description

Our client in manufacturing set up is looking to hire a company lawyer with good experience in a manufacturing set up or a busy working environment. The successful candidate should be solution oriented, technically competent as well as be able to work without significant supervision and have developed a particular strength and reputation in their work area.

Responsibilities

• Read, edit, draft and interpret all company documents, letters and contracts


• Attending Courts cases for the company


• Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters in the best interest


• To effectively monitor the on-going litigation cases in the firm including adherence to the internal processes


• Working with as a trusted legal advisor while advising and promptly updating directors on their cases and the developments of the law


• Developing lasting client relationships and actively building on experiences that support the company


• Preparations of quality legal pleadings in line with client’s instructions and within the set timelines as well as observing and managing the processes


• Offering legally sound advice to Corporate bodies and individual clients in regard to various transactions or cases handled by the Firm


• Advising the company competently and confidently on the technical aspects of a wide range of matters particularly in corporate and commercial disputes


• Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures;

Qualifications

• LLB Degree from a recognized University


• Must be an Advocate of the High court of Kenya


• Over 5 years’ experience as a company lawyer


• Should have analytical skills and with a good judgement


• Should have sound drafting skills with exceptional accuracy


• Should be up-to-date in knowledge on relevant company laws


• Should have strong communication and inter-personal skills both verbal and written


• Should have the ability to develop and maintain strong client and staff relationship

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send their CV’s quoting relevant skills, qualifications and experience to careers@britesmanagement.com. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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