Internet/ Technology Lawyer Job in Kenya

Career Options Limited is a professional search and recruitment company based in Nairobi, Kenya. We are dedicated to acquire, develop and retain talent to meet the needs of organizations that require exceptional business performance that can only be driven by superior talent. We aim to find, retain, manage and develop the finest talent for our clients in Africa and Middle East. On behalf of our client we are searching for a Internet/Technology lawyer to join our client and assist in brokering information technology transactions involving cloud computing.
Job Description for Internet/Technology Lawyer
Title: Internet/Information Technology Lawyer
Reports to: In this capacity you will report to Managing Director of company
Company, which is an Application Service Provider with presence in 14 countries, is seeking an attorney to join our company to assist in brokering information technology transactions involving cloud computing.
Focus in the next 12 months:

- Negotiate strong partnerships with key investors and venture capitalists
- Draft Intellectual Property agreements and trademarks to protect company’s Cloud technology
- Provide legal advice on business structuring and enterprise development
 

Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Resident attorney for the company and Chief Compliance Officer
2. Assist in negotiating all forms of transactions and agreements for the company
3. Represent the company in any legal framework especially in matters relating to trademark infringement, internet and/or web contracting, and copyright defamation
4. Draft and Manage Compliance, Regulatory and Online Risk Management policies
Core Competencies:
The selected candidate will have strong corporate drafting skills and a strong interest in information technology law. Desired qualifications include experience in drafting and negotiating information technology agreements and a knowledge of cloud computing technology.
Qualifications:
- JD or LLM degree from an accredited University
- Member of the Kenya Bar Association or any other recognized Legal Association around the world
- Strong experience working in IT background particularly cloud enterprises
- Candidates from the Diaspora are strongly encouraged to apply.
If interested please send your recent CV as a word attachment. The position applied should be the subject of your email.

recruit@careeroptionsafrica.com

www.careeroptionsafrica.com