Job Title: Legal Advisor

Location: Telkom Plaza, Nairobi

Department: Support Services - Legal Department

Reports to: Head of Legal

Role description

Provide legal support to the company related to any aspects coming out of supporting the operational activity assigned enabling compliance to the law, as per company standards and procedures. Ensure company representation in front of authorities and other third parties, in designated legal aspects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support in negotiation of legal terms and conditions related to complex contracts initiated by departments assigned
  • Legal support and advise regarding conclusion of complex contracts
  • Legal support (identify licences, authorizations, other law requirements to be obtained) for the development of projects with impact at company level (incl transversal)
  • Represent the company in Court
  • Handle all appropriate litigation work
  • Handle any assignments related to matters within the Legal department docket including without limitation assets management, debt collection, insurance matters.
  • Liaise with external counsel in representation of the company.
  • Represent the company in front of authorities regarding legal aspects
  • Propose and provide update reports regarding legal enviroment (incl in contracts concluding) to Legal Coordinator
  • Ensure legal support to the the assigned departments
  • Negotiate with external parties the legal aspects of the contracts
  • General administrative and other duties as may be assigned in the legal department from time to time
  • Handling conveyancing matters for the Corporation from cradle to grave.
  • Handle commercial work for the Company including contracting issues
Education Background & Experience:
  • University degree (Law faculty)
  • After graduation legal speciality courses are a plus
  • Over 3 years experience in legal practice
  • Admission to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Professional Knowledge:
  • Deep knowledge of laws impacting TKL activity
  • Knowledge of procedures regarding Court litigations
  • Understanding of a telecom business
  • English language - fluent
Professional Skills:
  • Ability to Deliver Results
  • Analytical thinking
  • Assertiveness
  • Conflict management
  • Cross-functional and collective working
  • Decisiveness
  • Developing and coaching others
  • Initiative and pro-activity
  • Leadership
  • Open-mindedness
  • Planning and organising
  • Self-development
  • Talent Management
Professional Tools Used
  • Laptop
  • Handset
Work conditions
  • Shifts work: No
  • Night Shift: No
  • Work During Weekend: No
  • Work "On-Call": No
Deadline: 8th September 2011

Application to: Visit our career pages at www.orange-tkl.co.ke

Applicants must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be considered.

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