Job Description

Job Title: Senior Legal and Compliance Officer

Industry: Legal

Location: Nairobi

Reports to: Head of Legal and Administration

Gross Salary: Competitive

Our client is a regional market leader in advertising and communication solutions who provide innovative advertising and communication channels.

They are seeking to hire a senior legal and compliance officer to provide legal support to the company in preparing, vetting, and reviewing legal contracts, legal instruments, and all legal documents relating to the organization’s activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the county government to ensure compliance with the county outdoor regulations.


• Custodian of securities and other contracts.


• Drafting and vetting legal instruments including but not limited to licenses, marketing contracts, Joint venture Agreements.


• Drafting memorandum and intervening on legislative proposals and policies for the Company and its agencies on legislative and other legal matters.


• Negotiating, drafting, vetting, and interpreting local and international contracts for and on behalf of the Company and its agencies.


• Representing and interacting with panel advocates in court in all legal proceedings arising from any matter in which the Company or its entities is a party or has an interest.


• Coordinating with other departments in advising and handling legal issues arising from or relating to County entities, government, and any other entities.


• Conducting research and offering legal opinions on legislation, policy, and any legal issue for which the Company has interests.


• Advising the Company on matters relating to the Constitution, National legislation county legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection, and legal aid.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors of Law degree (LL.B) from a recognized University.


• Postgraduate Diploma (ATP ) from the Kenya School of law.


• Certificate of admission to the roll of advocates of the High court of Kenya.


• Minimum 3 years working experience in a corporate environment or busy law firm.


• Knowledge in providing legal services, managing claims, administrative hearings, court rules, and procedures, and conveyancing. Litigation experience is highly desirable


• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite


• Excellent research skills in law and related fields.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills with a pro-active nature.


• Strong Problem solving and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior Legal and Compliance Officer – Legal) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before Friday 12th March 2021.

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