Assistant Legal Officer (Litigation & Compliance)

i. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised Universityii. Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law

iii. Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

iv. Proficiency in computer applications

b) Key Skills and Competencies

i. Comprehensive understanding of litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

processes as well as commercial law including legal and regulatory framework governing

the regulation of the Energy sector

ii. Strong communication skills and ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position

papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications

iii. Flexibility and responsiveness in providing high quality customer service

iv. Proficiency in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data base,

presentation, email, internet etc.

v. Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving legal trends through

continuing legal education

Responsibilities

i. Prepare statements of evidence by witnesses and briefing papers for use by lawyers in caseKenya Pipeline Company is taken to court.

ii. Assist the staff by providing information on legal processes that affect KPC.

iii. Establish and maintain contractual agreements with externally appointed professional legal

firms to provide legal services in case of civil or criminal litigation involving Kenya Pipeline

Company

iv. Brief witnesses and take notes of evidence

v. Gather evidence in cases involving Kenya Pipeline Company to establish and verify basis

for legal proceedings in order to formulate legal defense or to initiate legal action

vi. Conduct legal research, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well

as develop effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal

proceedings

vii. Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations; handle disputes

and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Post-graduate education

Required relevant work experience
: 3 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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