Kwale International Sugar Company recruits Legal Officer-Kenya September 2014

Kwale International Sugar Company recruits Legal Officer-Kenya September 2014

Kwale International Sugar Company: Located in the South Coast of Kenya between Kwale and Ramisi, Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) is in the process of establishing a green field sugar cane estate of 5,000 hectares as well as a processing complex with a capacity of 3000TCD, in line with its vision to be a world class corporate the Company would like to recruit qualified and experienced individuals.

Job Title: Legal Officer

Reporting To: Head of Legal

Duty Station: Kwale

Duties and Responsibilities

Follow up of all court cases facing the company and attend any court hearings on behalf of the Company whenever need arises
Providing legal advice to departmental managers including reviewing legal documentation
Management of legal due diligence and liaising with external legal counsel as required
Drafting Standard contracts and specialized contracts for specific activities
Reviewing and Negotiating contracts to which the company is a party
Ensuring that all such documents and third party contracts are promptly executed
Monitoring and reporting on compliance risk
Preparing legal cases in conjunction with external counsel monitoring progress to ensure prompt resolution of all disputes
Reporting to the legal Manager and perform all such duties as shall be assigned from time to time

Qualification and Experience

Bachelor of Laws from recognized University
Must have been admitted to the Roll of Advocates and having in force a current practicing certificate
Should have 2-3 years’ experience in a busy corporate law department and/or a busy law firm
Excellent negotiation skills
Keen to details, hardworking and ability to work unsupervised
Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent Reporting and Presentation skills both internally and externally
Good Communication and interpersonal skills
Diligent worker with high levels of Confidentiality and Integrity
Computer literate and Proficient in the use of Microsoft office
Able to work in a team

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, meet the above minimum qualifications and experience send your Application letter along with your Current CV as One Word Document, and a daytime telephone contact to;

The Human Resource Manager
P.O Box 46279-00100
Nairobi.

or eMail hr.user14@gmail.com

The subject of your mail should be LEGAL OFFICER

Deadline: 13th September 2014