Job Purpose:


This role works with the legal management team in the provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks


Key responsibilities:


Advise the Asset management company on all matters touching on the law.
Ensure the company is compliant with all statutory requirements.
Advising management on the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting their various areas of operation.
Providing strategic legal advice, including advice on business and product development.
Liaison with the various regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the Capital Markets Authority & Retirement Benefits Authority.
Participating in company and group strategic purposes and aligning the legal departments objectives to the same.
Respond to demand letters and making best efforts to resolve disputes before they are referred to a court of law.
Monitoring Client complaints and avoidance of the same becoming subject to litigation.
Refer any disputes which result in litigation or any other necessary matter to a suitable lawyer in the Company’s Panel and supervise the handling of the matter including attending court where need be.
Liaise with external lawyers on conduct of court matters.
Liaise with company staff on required documentation, witnesses etc with respect to matters in court.
Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
Managing the contract execution process.
Drafting and reviewing sensitive communication leaving the company.
Delegated Authority; As per the approved delegated authority matrix.


Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

Minimum level of academic qualification, skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the role:


An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. 
Holder of a current practising certificate.
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Diploma School of Law (Diploma KSL).


Minimum level of personal and professional experience required to perform effectively in the role:


At least 6 years post admission experience; 4 years of which should be in a legal function in a corporate environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the financial markets, and the respective Laws and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of the capital markets and Asset/Fund Management legal/regulatory environment will be an added advantage.