Senior Legal Officer Job in Kenya :Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA)

Senior Legal Officer Job in Kenya

The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) is a State Corporation which was established by the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act No. 40 of 2011 with the primary mandate of receiving unclaimed financial assets from the holders of such assets on behalf of the Government, safeguarding and

re-uniting the assets with their rightful owners.
The Authority invites applications from a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the following position:

Senior Legal Officer
Ref: UFAA/14/2015
1 Post

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary

Overall Purpose: The job holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing and advising management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Reviewing progress of outstanding litigation and liaising with and managing external lawyers.
• Formulating compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required is provided accordingly.
• Continuously monitoring compliance with statutory obligations and advising management accordingly.
• Reviewing and providing legal advice on tender documents.
• Reviewing ongoing cases and advising management accordingly.
• Liaising with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Providing legal protection and risk management and advising management on contract processes.
• Providing and interpreting legal information, conducting training and disseminating appropriate legal requirements to staff.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the department for senior management meetings.
• Reviewing all contracts or any other documentation where the Authority has committed itself and assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the senior management’s attention.
• Preparing, reviewing and modifying contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
• Negotiating, reviewing and drafting documentation for business transactions and preparing and advising on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.
• Providing continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of department staff ensuring an effective and motivated team.
• Liaising with the HR department in conducting performance appraisals and ensure competency and training gaps are addressed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in law from a university recognized by the Commission of University Education;
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage; and
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• At least 4 years legal experience ideally in a leading organisation,
• Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel; and
• Proven track record of development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent relationship management and communication skills necessary for interaction with the Government of Kenya, the Judicial system and negotiating parties;
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration;
• Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on highly technical matters;
• Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters;
• Good planning and organization skills; and
• Proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters.

Core Technical Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory law; and
• Knowledge of the legal aspects of capital markets.

Terms and Conditions
Successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
All applicants should attach the following documents with their applications: clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and a certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Departments.

How to Apply

If you possess the above qualifications, please write quoting the Job Reference and Title on both the cover letter and envelope accompanied by up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration and other benefits, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, your e-mail and telephone contacts.
Your curriculum vitae should indicate names, phone numbers, postal and email addresses of two (2) referees who are familiar with your previous academic/work experience.
Please attach copies of your educational, professional certificates, identity card or passport.

The applications should either be sent by post, e-mail, or hand delivered to the Authority’s Offices located at Pacis Centre, Westland- off Waiyaki way, 2nd Floor,to be received on or before 10th June, 2015, addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority
P.O. Box 28235-00200
Nairobi

E-mail: careers@ufaa.go.ke

UFAA is “an Equal Opportunity Employer”
Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged