Legal Assistant

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  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
Job Description :Role Specification
  • Holder is responsible for managing the company's Industrial Relations Matters
  • Identify and advise the company on how to mitigate statutory and compliance risks
Specific duties & responsibilities:1. Keep and maintain regional Statutory and legal compliance schedule and ensure 100% compliance2. Establish regional expansion legal requirement per market as guided by the management and ensure compliance3. Review regional legislation and advise Management on how the Company’s operations may be affected4. Implement regular staff training to keep staff up to date with changes in the legislation and regulations and to raise awareness of legal risks and issues within business.5. Management of disciplinary matters in compliance with the law and guidance on emerging legal matters relating to Employer/Employee relations.6. Close all disciplinary cases within 7 working days7. Share monthly summary report of the disciplinary cases and industrial relations matters8. Conduct background checks for clients as per the specific client timelines (Share summary report monthly)9. Review and understand companies’ internal Policies and Procedures and ensure consistency with the organizations’ strategic goals and with the legal and regulatory requirements.10. Participating in any other duties that shall be reasonably assigned by Management from time to time.Requirements
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Law, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution
  • Minimum 2 year experience in a similar role
  • Familiarity with HR processes and employment law is highly desirable.
  • Proficient in legal research methods and analysis of legal issues.
  • Experience in preparing legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
  • Proficient in using MS Office applications and other relevant software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a practical and solution-oriented approach.
  • Willingness to learn and stay updated on relevant legal developments.
MUST BE AN ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT

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