Legal Officer at Penda Health

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Legal Officer

Job Overview:

The legal officer will be responsiblefor provision of sound Legal Management, Industrial Relations and shall contribute to the accomplishment of human resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, and standards in the Company.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Compliance Management: Oversee adherence to various laws, internal policies, and contractual obligations. Advise on legal matters, ensuring continual compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders, interpreting legal implications for business activities.
• Governance: Draft and analyze legal agreements, negotiate favourable terms, and maintain a central contract database. Monitor contract risks and facilitate corrective action.
• Contract Management: Guide the business in negotiating contracts, maintain a contract database, and oversee institutional knowledge for risk management.
• Policy and Advocacy: Analyze emerging laws, advise on their impact, and strategically advocate for the company’s interests.
• Legal Research and Advice: Conduct comprehensive research, offering timely and effective advice on potential business impacts. Research regulations and laws in diverse environments relevant to the business
• Litigation Management: Draft pleadings, manage external counsel, and potentially represent the company in legal matters.
• Business Process Development: Provide strategic advice on policy formulation, ensuring legal compliance and sustainability.
• Risk and Crisis Management: Identify areas of legal concern, mitigate risks, and manage disputes or claims. Ensure compliance during crisis situations.
• Legal Document Processing: Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, claims, and court filings.
• People Management: Lead and motivate internal and external legal teams to deliver prompt legal services.
• Administrative Work: Manage legal office responsibilities, including documentation, filing, and information sharing.

Other Duties: As assigned.
Job Requirements:

• Graduate degree in law (minimum second class).
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya.
• Minimum of 4 years post-admission experience. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and commitment to organizational objectives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Expertise in litigation, company, and commercial law.
• Strong teamwork and research skills.

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