About CFAO Kenya
Comprising the most extensive vehicle retail network in Africa, we provide all mobility-related sectors with a multi-brand offer, partnering with global automotive manufacturers : sales of new and used vehicles, short or long-term rentals, fleet management and maintenance. Our Offer includes the complete automotive offering , including, two-wheelers, marine engines, coaches, lorries, handling equipment, tyres and spare parts. Our production and assembly sites in Africa are a shining example of our commitment to actively support industrialisation in the region and creating an affordable offer.
We looking for an Assistant legal Manager M/F based : Kenya
Job Description:
The main purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Legal strategy for the different CFAO automotive companies in Kenya.
Profile Request:
- Assist the manager in implementation of the Legal Strategy.
- Work with the risk and compliance team to ensure policy compliance.
- Support the legal function controls and the corporate governance processes: prepare corporate documentation in line with CFAO HQ Legal Department guidelines.
- Review and prepare the different commercial contracts, mainly in sales, distribution, marketing, real estate in line with CFAO HQ legal Department guidelines.
- Review legal documents to ensure compliance to the law and the CFAO policies and procedures.
- Coordinate delivery of legal services by third parties to ensure innovation, continuous improvement efficient legal operations model to support the business.
- Manage and follow up on all litigation and court cases to ensure timely responses and actions to mitigate legal risks and exposures. Anticipate and plan for all legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate the same and drive sustainable growth.
- Updating and advising the business on all changes occurring in the Law from time to time that may affect the operations of the organization and putting in place measures to ensure that all statutory and regulatory requirements are properly complied with.
- Liaise with HQ legal team for any group legal compliance requirements and guidance, and to provide functional reporting.
- Accountability for all local brand protection.
- Collection of Bad debts through legal means.
- Act as legal business partner and assist in Company Secretarial matters.
- Accountability for the local brand protection and legal operations to CFAO Legal department.
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