Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) is established under Kenya Literature Bureau Act, Cap 209 of 1980 with the mandate to publish, print, and disseminate literary, educational, cultural, and scientific books and other materials. KLB is the leading publisher in Kenya and the region and is home to some of the world’s top authors, researchers and experts in book publishing and printing. KLB prides itself in providing high quality educational publications and printing services that are unmatched in the region.
JOB REF HR SLO-7-2018
Reports to: Assistant Legal Services Manager
Responsibilities for the Senior Legal Officer Job
- Provide legal opinion and updates to Management on legal issues affecting the Bureau;
- Participate in legal audit to ensure compliance with statutory requirements;
- Undertake legal research on the tasks assigned under the legal section;
- Compilation of litigation reports, debt collection reports and any other reports.
- Prepare documents for instituting and defending of legal suits in liaison with external advocates;
- Prepare legal drafts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments between the Bureau and third parties;
- Responsible for ensuring that the company’s intellectual property is protected and up to date.
- Manage contracts to ensure that KLB’s interests are properly safeguarded.
Senior Legal Officer Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.L.B.) or its equivalent
- Masters of Business Administration or a relevant field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience with at least three (3) years at senior management/leadership position.
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- Post Graduate Diploma in law.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Member of Law Society of Kenya (L.S.K.) in good standing.
- Valid Practicing Certificate.
- Problem solving, decision making, integrity, good communication, organisation and planning skills.
- A good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts to new environments and self-motivated.
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