Legal Officer – Property Development and Management
Aga Khan Development Network
The position
The Legal Officer is responsible for the efficient administration of the company, particularly regarding compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will have close working association with external lawyers and auctioneers.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of tenants’ letters of offer and licenses.
- Review third party agreements to protect the group’s interests.
- Oversee the lease registration process to ensure legal compliance.
- Liaise with the company’s external advocates and auctioneers.
- Ensure that the company’s licenses and other statutory requirements are in place for compliance.
- Undertake communication of a legal nature with the company’s tenants and suppliers.
- Manage the insurance portfolio.
The requirements
Qualifications/Personal Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university, minimum 3 years post admission as Advocate of High Court of Kenya with valid practicing certificate.
- Possession of Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K) qualification will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an in-house legal role will be considered a distinct advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to set out a coherent analysis in presentations and in reports.
- Ability to draft contracts and internal policies/protocols.
- Ability to work in fast paced multi-cultural and fluid environment.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and partners.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to meet deadlines.
- Strong diplomatic and communication skills, ability to develop a close and effective working relationship with clients at all levels.
Closing date: 9th October 2024.
Sector
General Development
About The Agency
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia. The agencies’ mandates range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. They collaborate in working towards a common goal ‘ building institutions and programmes that can respond to the challenges of social, economic and cultural change on an ongoing basis. AKDN is today, active in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, the Network’s underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society. Its agencies and institutions work for the common good of all citizens, regardless of origin, gender or religion. More information…..
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
09-Oct-2024
