Safaricom Job in Kenya - Senior In House Counsel

 We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Legal and Secretarial Services Department within Corporate Affairs Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior In-House Counsel – Corporate Centers & Secretarial Services

Ref: CA_SCHCC_ August 2011

Reporting to the Principal In-House Counsel – Corporate Centres and Secretarial Services within the Legal & Secretarial Services Department, the candidate will provide the company with skilled & professional legal services, with emphasis on drafting, reviewing & research of legal or quasi legal documentation relating to the wide-range of Corporate activities of the department, and providing general legal guidance to the business in accordance with its dynamic needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide critical legal advisory support to all Corporate Centres including Corporate Affairs, Strategy, Strategic Marketing & Customer Management, Finance & Investor Relations, Risk, Supply Chain, Technology & IT, Human Resources;
• Ensure quality control in the drafting/preparation of commercial contracts and legal advice or opinions;
• Ensure all contracts are drafted, reviewed or completed within the Company’s ISO standards and the department’s SLA and make all necessary additions & alterations as are necessary to contractual documents in order to protect the best interests of the company;
• Conduct detailed and relevant due diligence for the Company’s strategic initiatives;
• Provide timely and business-conscious advice on protection of the company's intellectual property;
• Flag & notify relevant internal customers on any legal or statutory requirements for the Corporate Centre Activities;
• Diligently perform litigation management tasks for suits arising from properties under the counsel’s portfolio including facilitation & coordination of court attendances by Safaricom staff for legal matters relating to the company;
• Manage the external counsel portfolio to ensure quality standards are consistently maintained at scale fees under the Advocates Remuneration Order or within agreed rates.

Minimum requirements;

• A Degree in law from a reputable Commonwealth University, with a minimum 2nd Class Honors and completion of the Kenya School of Law Diploma;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least 3 years standing;
• Post graduate diplomas or certificate courses in legal matters such as arbitration / mediation, IP, mergers & acquisitions, labour relations e.t.c;
• At least 3 years post-admission experience in Corporate and Commercial law;
• Qualified Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K)with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya;
• Working knowledge of telecommunications law and regulation;
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Good problem solving and evaluation skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly indicating the job title and reference code to the address below.

The deadline for the application is Thursday 1st September 2011.

Note: All recent applicants for this position need not to re-apply.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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