Deadline of this Job: 31 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1171
Reporting to the Legal Officer, in Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Company Secretary Division, the Legal Assistant, will be responsible for handling court processes and records management on legal matters concerning the Company.
The key tasks & duties for the position are;
• Receiving and undertaking service of court process.
• Opening court files, maintaining records, printing, photocopying and scanning documents, closing files recommended for closure.
• Filing Company pleadings at the respective court registries.
• Fixing court dates and updating the court and bring-up diaries.
• Undertaking safe custody and retrieval of court files.
• Handling correspondence, acknowledgement of receipt of service of the court process on behalf of the Company.
• Conducting official searches at the lands registry, Companies registry, motor vehicles registry and government printers and attending court registries to peruse court files.
• Registering and collecting legal documents at the relevant registries.
• Preparing and dispatching notices, hearings, mentions and drafting decrees and orders for filing and service.
• Updating legal statutes as required.
• Establish and maintain the Company’s filing system to support the company’s record keeping needs and keep the filing system up to date at all times.
• Undertaking research when called upon.
Appointment Specification
• Diploma in Law from a recognized Institution.
• Possess a current Court Process Server Certificate.
• Three (3) years’ work experience in a busy and reputable law firm.
• Diploma in Information Technology or Records Management will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications
Deadline of this Job: 20 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:Duties & Responsibilities:
• Ability to prepare security documents and ensure they are properly executed and properly registered
• Provide legal opinion, advice on commercial and corporate transactions and matters relating to property & real estate.
• Carrying out the negotiation, drafting and review of commercial contracts, legal documents and ensuring they are duly executed
• Offer advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing & selling of property.
• Carrying out the negotiation, drafting and review of commercial contracts and ensuring they are duly executed
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions, prepare sale agreements, completion documents and ensure proper registration of documents
• Work to protect the interest of clients, researching information and communicating with clients.
• Conduct research to identify legal ownership of properties by assessing government land registry documents or title deeds if the land is not registered to anyone.
• Prepare property lease agreements & ensure contracts are signed on the scheduled date of transfer.
• Oversee the fast-tracking & diligent handling of all client matters before the Lands Registry, Local Authorities, Survey of Kenya & National Lands Commission.
• Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors.
• Sending terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements.
• Assist with due diligence and other intellectual property issues related to contracts, agreements and other transactional matters
• Processing of stamp duty payments and registration of documents at various registries.
• Procure clearance certificates and consents.
• Liaison at the Land Registry and Government departments.
• Drafting conveyancing document and other legal documents.
• Develop positive relationship with clients and meet clients expectations.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Two (2) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm with particular emphasis on Conveyancing and Banking Securities and Commercial Law.
• An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Advocate of the High Court.
Competencies & Skills
• Experience in a busy law firm dealing with commercial and conveyancing matters.
• Excellent knowledge and practical understanding of the legal and judicial systems.
• High degree of responsibility, professional ethics and personal integrity at a personal and professional level.
• Ability to develop positive relationship with clients and manage/meet client expectations.
• Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.
• Good knowledge and experience in research skills and drafting of legal documents.
• Good communication and ultimate customer service skills.
• Proactive, aggressive and self-motivated.
• High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player with leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage pressure and meet targets.
• Ability to demonstrate acumen in business development.
• Work independently with minimum or no supervision and ready to lead.
Deadline of this Job: 28 February 2023
JOB DETAILS:Responsibilities
• Perform fraud and misconduct investigations with focus on cases relating to the One Acre Fund dukas
• Gather evidence, conduct interviews, and preparation of interview notes
• Support Senior Investigators and the Investigations Senior Specialist on cases
• Prepare reports of investigation findings
• Conduct recovery of fraud losses
• Assist with police reporting and follow up
• Work with the team to minimize fraud exposure through proactive risk assessments
• Any other duties allocated by the supervisor
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
• Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Law or any other relevant field
• Any additional certification will be an added advantage e.g. CFE, CPA,
Experience
• 1 year of experience in accounting, auditing, investigation or other related fields.
• Experience in inventory management process will be an added advantage