Legal Counsel at Watu

Position- Legal Counsel 
Reporting to- Head of Legal
Department- Legal

Job Purpose

Legal Counsel is responsible for management of court cases, maintenance of the litigation database, assisting in case investigation & assessment and contract management on behalf of the company. The position ensures that the company’s dispute resolution mechanisms are effective, that court cases are properly managed and that the company’s contractual relationships are legally compliant in line with the country’s legal and regulatory framework. The position shall also be an advisory one with the officer providing expert opinion and execution on all matters pertaining to litigation, contract management and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all litigation matters within the company and its subsidiaries, including handling matters in person as required
• Receive and process summons and pleadings filed against the company
• Ensure accurate documentation of cases, including maintaining the litigation tracker and
• keeping records of all upcoming court dates and case progress for each case
• Give sound legal opinions on litigation matters within the company and its subsidiaries with key focus on cost management
• Draft for review and approval all demand letters, legal instruments and court defense
• responses
• Participate in negotiation of out of court settlements and draft settlement agreements for
• execution
• Assist in contract lifecycle management including drafting, reviewing & overseeing
• execution of contracts and maintenance of the contract database
• Conduct legal research, monitor legislation changes and advise management on the same
• Oversee legal compliance in all facilities leased by the company
• Maintain regular communication with external panel of lawyers, insurance service providers and other stakeholders
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Education and Experience

● Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution

● Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

• Technical Skills

● Litigation & Contract Management

● Legal policies and procedures

● Relationship building

● Teamwork and collaboration

● People skills

● Records management

• Behavioral Skills

● Creativity in developing dispute resolution solutions towards out of court settlements

● Develop and improve on processes

● Promote good working relationships with all stakeholders in the litigation process

● Self motivated

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to age, gender, disability, religion, or any other status protected under the Employment Act (Kenya).

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