Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd Legal Officer Vacancy

Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd

Legal Officer - Business Services

Reporting to the Group Head of Legal, the position holder will be responsible for compliance, standards and regulations within the business services

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be in possession of Bachelors degree in Law.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Must hold a Current Law Practicing Certificate.
• Computer proficiency.
• Has experience of 2 years as a Practicing Advocate.
• CPS Preferable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contract and agreement negotiations and drafting
• To advise on legal and regulatory matters,
• Constitution of the Board and stakeholders meetings.
• To advise on Corporate Governance.
• To ensure safe custody of collaterals and chattels and other organization properties.
• To coordinate issuance of legal undertakings.
• To advise on negotiations and ensure contracts are duly executed
• Effectively manage a filing system of records contracts and other corporate documents
• Offer legal advise and prepare legal opinions

Required skills

• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Well developed ICT skills with proficiency in computerized accounting system
• Demonstrated Commitment, reliability and a high degree of personal integrity
• Administrative skills
• Excellent planning and coordination skills

This position requires that the successful candidate is available to commence employment on the 2nd day of May 2012

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should

e-mail their application to hr@ke.wananchi.com

or drop them off at Wananchi Group Kenya Offices,
Block E Gateway Business Park 2nd Floor,
Mombasa Road Nairobi

on or before Friday 20th April 2012.