REF: RJWS/LO/2022/09/06

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of legal and governance policies, systems, and procedures, in line with the Company’s strategy.
• Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
• Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.
• Review the progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Identify Company legal needs and develop efficient resource smart solutions including developing a network of outside counsel and pro-bono relationships.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management.
• Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training, and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
• Review ongoing cases and advise management accordingly.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution of higher learning. 
• A Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law or other recognized institution.
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• 5 years’ post-admission experience as a Legal Officer or Advocate.
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya.
• Good mediation and conflict resolution skills and a proven track record of excellent legal advice.
• Possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Must fulfill requirements of chapter six (6) of the Kenyan Constitution

  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified individuals to submit their Application Letter and Detailed Curriculum Vitae through email: [email protected] and Cc: [email protected] quoting the Job title and reference number on the email subject line OR Physically drop their applications at RUJWASCO’s Main Office located along Ruiru Kamiti Road, Ruiru addressing it to the Managing Director, quoting the position and reference number:

  Managing Director P. O. Box 1165-00232 RUIRU not later than 5.00 pm on 14th October 2022. RUJWASCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any application fee.

  Shortlisted Candidates will be required to bring the following for the interview:

  • Original and Certified Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates
  • Original and Certified Copy of National ID
  • Testimonials and other relevant support documents.

  RUJWASCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any application fee.
  ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED