## Title: Senior Legal Officer

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent to join as Senior Legal Officer at the Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC).

Prepare and review legal documents and instruments
Draft legal documents, leases, and contracts
Draft legal opinions and reports on various issues affecting the Council
Prepare progress reports on court cases
Undertake research on specific legal areas
Ensure compliance with policy, legal requirements, and provisions in all undertakings of the Council
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

Cumulative six (6) years of service, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Legal Officer I or equivalent qualification in a comparable institution
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate
Registration as a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Nairobi, Kenya

Senior Legal Officer at Warehouse Receipt System Council- WRSC

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