Senior Legal Officer at Warehouse Receipt System Council- WRSC

About the Role

The Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) is expanding its legal team and seeking an experienced Senior Legal Officer to join our dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review legal documents and instruments
• Draft legal documents, leases, and contracts
• Prepare legal opinions and reports on matters affecting the Council
• Prepare progress reports on court cases
• Undertake research on specific legal areas
• Ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements, and provisions in all Council undertakings
• Safeguard the interests of the Council in all legal matters
• Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General on legal matters
• Identify issues and areas for legal policy formulation and review
• Identify legal risks and develop mitigation measures
• Negotiate disputes with a view to settling them out of court
• Represent the Council in court and other legal forums

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate
• Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing
• Cumulative six (6) years of legal experience, with a minimum of three (3) years at the grade of Legal Officer I or equivalent in a comparable institution

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Location

Nairobi, Kenya