Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications
company in Kenya.
We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to
attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are
excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving
technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to
our community.
Senior In-House Counsel – Property Management
Ref: CA_SIHC_FEB_2013
Reporting to Legal Counsel- Property, the successful candidate
will provide skilled and professional legal services with an emphasis on
review, drafting and research of legal or quasi legal documentation including
the drafting, review and completion of contracts and service level agreements
for the provision of goods and services touching on the property /conveyancing
activities of the company.
Key responsibilities include;
Key responsibilities include;
- To implement the
established processes and service level agreements for site acquisition
& lease completion;
- To undertake the
verification, negotiation and completion of document perfection for all
properties and to ensure quality control in the drafting/preparation of
legal documents required for all properties;
- To maintain and
regularly update the relevant databases;
- To undertake
cost control of legal fees to external counsel for lease completion to
ensure that the same are within agreed rates;
- To flag and
notify the company on statutory requirements, changes in relevant laws,
NEMA statutory regulations including NEMA as prescribed by law and to
advise on how compliance can be best achieved;
- To organize
periodical training on legislative changes in relevant laws for site
agents and implementation staffers;
- To liaise with
internal customers to advice on the renewal, variation and or surrender of
leases and or tenancy agreements for the company’s properties;
- To undertake on
behalf of the company contract preparation and review of all contracts
(including Service Level Agreements) relating to the provision of goods
and services touching on property management and related services
- To ensure
quality control in the drafting/preparation of all legal documents and
advice;
- To undertake
detailed, well researched and timely legal opinions on property matters
and ancillary services that require legal/ statutory interpretations;
- To proactively
and diligently manage any litigation arising from the property and
ancillary services section and to keep the General Counsel appraised of
any developments as soon as they occur;
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and
competencies:
- Degree in Law
from a reputable commonwealth university (2nd class and above) and
completion of Diploma of the Kenya School of Law;
- Advocate of the
High Court of Kenya of at least 3 years standing;
- At least 2
years’ experience in conveyancing and real estate in a busy work
environment. Excellent knowledge of new land laws and succession laws,
commercial law, good knowledge of Criminal and Civil Procedure Codes,
telecommunications and related legal and regulatory environment;
- Other post
graduate diplomas or certificate courses in legal matters such as
arbitration/mediation , IP, negotiation skills;
- Track record
having used an Oracle system will be an added advantage
- 1 year of people
and process management;
If you meet the requirements and are hardworking, self-driven,
proactive, work well under pressure and are up to the challenge, please send
your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the
address below.
All applications must be delivered on or before Tuesday the 12th
February 2013.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
