Jobs Vacancy at Wananchi. Legal Officer Job 2015

Jobs Vacancy at Wananchi. Legal Officer Job 2015

Wananchi Group Jobs Vacancy. Legal Officer Job

Wananchi Group

Vacancy: Legal Officer

Job Purpose: The legal officer will report to the Legal Manager, the holder will ensure proper handling and management of assignments and projects of the business unit.
 

This includes, amongst other duties:

• Drafting, review and contract management of a range of agreements (detailed below)
• Title searches and trade mark registration to enable the exploitation of properties
• Filing and maintenance of corporate records
• Supporting deal structuring through advice, research or external consultation
• Contract administration
• Providing any ad hoc legal assistance required by the business unit

 
Wananchi Group Legal Officer Job VacancyKey Responsibilities
 

Contracts Management

• The Legal Officer will be responsible for the drafting, review and contract management of these.

Intellectual Property

• Registration and maintenance and management of existing and new intellectual property

Legal Correspondence

• The Legal Officer will be responsible for coordinating the flow of paperwork through liaison with internal and external parties, version control, and deadline management.
• S/he will be expected to maintain a detailed, up-to-date contracts register and handle / flag any issues requiring attention, such as contract renewals, expiries, etc.
• S/he will also be responsible for handling any amendments to contracts, such as extension of contract periods, territories or rights, assignments, etc.

Ad Hoc

• The Legal Officer will assist / support the business in a variety of ad hoc undertakings and requirements.
• Liaison with external lawyers and company secretaries and ensure that company records and files are current

Education & Experience Required for Wananchi Group Legal Officer Job Vacancy

• Degree in Law, Post Graduate Diploma (KSL) and hold a valid Advocates’ practicing certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial transactions
• IP experience would be an added advantage

Wananchi Group Legal Officer Job VacancySkills & Attributes Required

• Team player
• Interest and experience in Telecomms and media
• Innovative
• Works with minimum supervision
• Organized and pays attention to detail

Interested candidates should send their applications to legal@ke.wananchi .com on or before the 25th May 2015

The applications should be addressed to the attention of the Legal Manager - Wananchi Group.

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