Telkom is a technology company that provides integrated solutions to individuals, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Government and large corporates in Kenya, drawing from a diverse solutions suite that includes voice, data/connectivity, digital financial services, as well as network services. Powered by its vast fiber optic infrastructure, it is also a major provider of wholesale carrier-to-carrier traffic, within the country and the region.
Role Purpose:
To provide support and guidance to the company by making sure the company’s operations and activities conform to the legal requirements in order to mitigate legal exposure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
° Engage with the business to identify need for support and to understand business opportunities and challenges.
° Advise on changes in the legal framework within which the company operates as and when such changes occur.
° Review commercial contracts to secure strategic benefits for the company and to protect the interests of the business.
° Tend to the business’ litigation matters and prepare relevant court documents.
° Execute role responsibilities in a cost effective manner.
° Provide legal support and advice in the negotiation, and conclusion of contracts.
° To ensure that external legal counsel is briefed timeously and thoroughly when appropriate.
° Stay abreast of best practice through personal development.
Academic background & Professional Knowledge:
° Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized reputable University.
° Diploma from Kenya School of Law.
° Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
° 3 or more years’ experience in legal practice in a busy law firm or as legal counsel for a large
corporate.
° Extensive knowledge of the laws of Kenya with a focus on law that impacts directly on the telecommunications, and mobile financial services.
Here Are The Skills We Are Looking For:
° Legal writing – drafting of contracts, legal opinions etc.
° Legal advisory – ability to analyze legal issues, identify and evaluate solutions and provide legal opinion to the business units.
° Litigation management skills.
° Legal research and data gathering.
° Legal risk management.
° Document management – ability to manage large volumes of legal documents and create effective structures for storage and retrieval.
° Influencing and Negotiating.
° Good work ethic and infallible confidentiality of sensitive information.
° An ability to convey complex legal issues in easily understandable language.
How to Apply:
Applications should be sent by providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) before 9th July 2024 including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. Click here to apply.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telkom Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to tribe, religion, gender, age or disability.
