Legal Officer

Our client, a well established mid -sized Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit Legal Officer. The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience in corporate, preferably banking or in a law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of resources in the Legal department.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
• Progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with external advocates.
• Follow up with respective banks/parties for settlement of claims.
• Run the affairs of the company secretarial arm of the company.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court.
• Must be a certified public secretary.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 90,000 - 120,000/= (Approx. 900 – 1200 USD) depending on experience and qualifications.

Deadline: 31st December 2016    
      
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2eEJbe1  

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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Company Secretary

A fast growing Organization providing professional compliance, company secretarial and corporate governance advisory services is seeking to recruit a Company Secretary. The successful candidate must have 2 years working experience in a busy company secretarial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing and advising on corporate governance best practices.
• Assessing and ensuring compliance with Company’s Act & Company Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• Preparing and ensuring timely filing of statutory returns with the Registrar of Companies.
• Assist in the Incorporation of Companies.
• Assisting in drafting of shareholder agreements.
• Organizing board and general meetings.
• Attending and preparing minutes of directors and shareholders’ meetings.
• Assisting in the preparation of pre-board and shareholders meetings documents.
• Assisting in drafting of board and shareholders resolutions.
• Updating of statutory registers.

Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Law or any business related degree.
• Must be a qualified Certified Public Secretary.
• Must be a member of ICPSK.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have ability to work under minimum supervision.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 50,000 - 60,000/= (Approx. 500 – 600 USD) depending on experience and qualifications.

Deadline: 15th December 2016 
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2eBXCMj 

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Senior Associate

A dynamic mid -sized Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Senior Associate. The successful candidate MUST be at least 30 years of age and above.  He /she must have a minimum of 7 years experience in corporate, preferably banking, insurance  or in a law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of resources in the Legal department.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
• Progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with external advocates.
• Follow up with respective banks/parties for settlement of claims.
• Run the affairs of the company secretarial arm of the company.

Qualifications:

• Must be 30 years and above.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Law and a diploma from KSL.
• Candidates with a CPS qualification will have an added advantage.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court.
• Must be a certified public secretary.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 250,000 - 270,000/= (Approx. 2,500 - 2,700 USD)depending on experience

Deadline:  31st October 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1jLV4Nt  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Commercial Legal Officer

Our client is a well established, ISO Certified Manufacturing Company that supplies FMCG products across Kenya, East and Central Africa. They seek to recruit a Commercial Legal Officer to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate legal counsel.
• Ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks.
• Provide legal advice on tender documents and agreements.
• Review all contracts and advice management accordingly.
• Ensure appropriate course of action has been taken where risk has been identified.
• Advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Review and manage progress of litigation and external lawyers.
• Prepare and review contractual instruments to support various business activities.
• Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions.

Qualifications:

• LLB undergraduate degree, a Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Must have at least 5 years legal experience  in a leading manufacturing company.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of business, commerce and finance.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of commercial regulatory laws.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 180,000 /= (Approx. 1,800 USD)

Deadline: 15th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1gQytgZ  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Corporate Commercial Lawyer

Our client, a well established Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit Corporate Commercial Lawyer.  The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience in corporate, preferably banking, insurance, or in a law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sit in Management Committee meetings and advise on Legal issues.
• Review and provide legal advice and tender documents and agreements.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements ad internal policies.
• Review progress of outstanding litigations and liaise with external Advocates
• Investigate/oversee investigation into claims and determine best initial contact
• Run the affairs of the Company Secretarial arm of the Company.

Qualifications:

• Must be an advocate of the High Court.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Must be graduated from School of Law.
• Must be a CPS (K)

Monthly gross salary: Ksh 260,000 (Approx. 2,600 USD)

Deadline: 15th September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1Kln9AX 
 
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 


****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Legal Manager

Our client, a well established mid -sized Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit Legal Manager. The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 7 years experience in corporate, preferably banking or in a law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of resources in the Legal department.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
• Progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with external advocates.
• Follow up with respective banks/parties for settlement of claims.
• Run the affairs of the company secretarial arm of the company.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court.
• Must be a certified public secretary.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh 350,000 (Approx. 3684 USD) depending on experience & qualification

Deadline: 31st July 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1TNebUZ  

 Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Advocates – 2 Positions

A busy medium sized Nairobi firm is seeking to recruit two suitably qualified Advocates with 2 – 4 years’ experience in conveyance / commercial / securities. The successful candidate MUST have a valid Practicing Certificate for 2015.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting legal documentation such as agreements, contracts, memoranda of understanding and confidentiality agreements.


Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court.
• A diploma in law from the Kenya school of Law.
• Must be a certified public secretary

Monthly gross salary: Ksh 100,000/= (Approx. 1,052 USD) depending on experience & qualification

Deadline: 31st  July 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1KcIktR
  
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Senior Associate – Commercial Lawyer

Our client, an International distinguished Legal Firm providing a range of services to public corporations and private businesses is looking to recruit a Senior Associate Lawyer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate should be qualified in Kenya, UK or USA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist global multi-nationals with business in the region or referring work to Kenya.
• Provide advice on all aspects of corporate governance.
• Represent corporations in structuring their financing transactions.
• Advise businesses in contractual relationships with domestic and international customers.
• Assist with transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and equity investments.
• Provide general legal advice including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Company secretarial duties.
• Legislative and regulatory compliance tracking.
• Provide compliance advice and training.

Qualification:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Master’s degree in Law.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• International experience is preferred.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh 250,000 - 500,000/= (Approx. 2,777 - 5,555 USD)depending on experience
Deadline: 30th May 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1c3RLNw

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Chief Executive Officer

Our client, a well-established Mid -Sized Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer with a strong focus on developing the company’s strategy and growth plan. The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in corporate, preferably banking, insurance or in a law firm and must have proven credentials in developing and executing corporate business and growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and seek board directions for business development strategies.
• Implement corporate and business lines strategies.
• Oversee the preparation of the budget.
• Ensuring that expenditures are commensurate with the budgeted revenue.
• Develop business proposals for customers.
• Develop the East African client portfolio for the company’s services.
• Develop, coordinate & implement marketing plans to achieve revenue goals.
• Initiate potential partnerships, agreements and collaborations with other players.
• Develop strong customer relationships to generate high volume of prospective clients.
• Contract market research and surveys on business and competition trends.
• Approve business related tenders and reports for consideration by the client.

Qualifications:

• Must have an MBA.
• Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Must have at least 10 years working experience.
• Must have 3 years working experience in a senior management position.
• Must have experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Must have strong stakeholder management.
• Must have excellent people management and relationship skills.
• Must have relevant experience with initiating and leading improvement programs.
• Must have experience in dealing with diverse stakeholders.
• Must have an entrepreneurial mind.
• Ability to travel.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 600,000 - 700,000/= (Approx. 8,200 - 9,400 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 20th May 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1ILVEBH  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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SENIOR ASSOCIATE - CORPORATE / COMMERCIAL LAWYER

Our client, the leading most prestigious Law firm in Africa seeks to recruit highly experienced Senior Associates to join their Nairobi office. They MUST be qualified in Kenya, UK or USA. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who is looking to return, if not already in Kenya, and work at an international level assisting global multi-nationals who have business in the region or referring work into Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing advice on all aspects of corporate governance.
• Represent corporations in structuring their initial capitalization and in ongoing corporate financing transactions.
• Counseling businesses in connection with their ongoing contractual relationships with domestic and international customers, suppliers and distributors.
• Assisting with domestic corporate transactions – mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, as well as equity investments.
• Providing general legal advice including drafting and negotiating commercial contract.
• Company secretarial duties including statutory filings and maintenance of corporate registers.
• Legislative and regulatory compliance tracking.
• Providing compliance training to the business.
• Production, maintenance and circulation of legal newsletters.

Qualifications:

• Must have LLB Degree
• Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of practicing law in a senior management.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 250,000 -  500,000/= (Approx. 2,777 - 5,555 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 15th March 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1Afgppc

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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