Legal and Security Officers Vacancies in Kenya

A local financial institution hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and self-motivated individuals to fill the following vacant positions:
 

Legal Officers
 

Key duties and responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and vetting contracts, agreements, security and other legal documentation.
• Providing guidance on litigation matters.
• Liaising with external legal service providers and ensuring external legal activities and engagements are coordinated effectively.
• Researching and providing opinions on assignments.
• Ensuring statutory and contractual compliance by the institution and;
• Carrying out any other assigned duties.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree from a recognized University.
• A Masters’ degree in law or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Certificate of admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High court of Kenya and a current Practicing Certificate.
• Good communication, research and analytical skills.
• Good grasp of court and arbitration rules and procedures.
• Minimum of four (4) years post qualification experience preferably in a financial institution or a busy law firm.
• Have commercial/conveyancing experience and particularly in drafting basic contracts, reviewing security documents, leases etc.
• Have some basic experience in preparing litigation files.
• Have knowledge of the workings of the Lands and Companies Registries.
• Must be a hard worker and team player, able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and be able to meet deadlines.
• Should have excellent organizational skills and analytical and computer skills and;
• Age preferably below 35 years.

Security Officers
 

Key duties and responsibilities

• Manning a high security environment.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of ‘O’ Level with a K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (minus) or Division III; those without the required grade but have specialized skills relevant to the institution’s operations will be considered.
• Must be a Kenyan citizen aged between 28 - 42 years.
• Must have served in the Kenyan disciplined security services or Kenyan defense forces.
• Must be of good health and without any criminal record.
• Must be conversant with modern security techniques and equipment.
• A valid accident free driving license of class BCE or motor cycle rider and computer knowledge will be an added advantage.

Applicants should send their applications enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic & professional certificates, testimonials and ID card to:

The Advertiser
D/NA.1658,
P.O Box 49010- 00100,
Nairobi.