Legal Services Manager

Deadline - March 1st 2017

. Legal Services Manager

Reporting to: Managing Director

Key Responsibilities

•    Lead and advise the Company on all legal matters
•    Draft, negotiate, vet and execute contracts, leases, agreements, licences and any other legal documents on behalf of the Company.
•    Review and advise Management on existing contracts, leases, agreements, etc
•    Liaise closely with the Company’s external lawyers
•    Receive court process documents on behalf of the Company
•    Collect debts on behalf of the Company
•    Maintain registers of all legal documents.
•    Conduct legal research, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as developing effective defence strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation         for legal proceedings.
•    Prepare monthly/periodical reports for Management review
•    Ensure in conjunction with other trustees, the efficient and effective Management and administration of the Company’s Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme.
•    Conduct annual legal audits to evaluate statutory compliance by the Company.
•    Oversee the legal section including the preparation of budgets.
•    Initiate the relationships with Insurance Companies and respond to their business applications.
•    Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
•    Represent/ensure legal representation in court proceedings that the Company may be party to.
•    Appropriately insure all Company assets, liabilities and group personal accidents cover.
•    Provide legal advice to Management.

Minimum Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and post-graduate Diploma in Law.
•    Professional qualifications such as CPS or equivalent and
•    Minimum five (5) experience in providing legal services to a Corporate set up

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send their applications stating their suitability for the post they are applying for, expected salary, day time telephone number and detailed curriculum vitae including the names and addresses of three referees and copies of academic and professional certificates to reach the undersigned on or before 1st March, 2017. Managing Director Chemelil Sugar Company Limited P.O. Box 1649 KISUMU E-mail: csc@chemsugar.co.ke Our Vision: The Company of choice in the manufacture of sugar and related products NB: We are an equal opportunity employer and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply

Send your application to : csc@chemsugar.co.ke

Application deadline : March 1st 2017

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