Legal officer (ligitation and commercial law) job in Kenya

Job Description

A leading Development Finance Institution is seeking applications from qualified, experienced and suitable candidates for the following post:
 

Job Details
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the Legal Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include:
• Representing the Corporation in Court
• Advising the Corporation on all legal matters
• Drawing and attesting of agreements/contracts

• Advising the Corporation on matters regarding arbitration and prosecution
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Bachelor of Laws [LLB] Degree from a recognized University
• A Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law
• Must have a current practicing certificate and a demonstrated high
degree of professional competence
• Must have at least 3 years post admission working experience in a busy law firm
• Have the ability to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal
relations
• Be fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Must be computer literate

The Financial Institution is an equal opportunity employer. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

P.O. BOX 45519-00100 GPO, NAIROBI