Job Summary
Our Client, NHC is seeking to recruit results-driven and highly motivated individuals to fill the following exciting and challenging positions of Legal Officer I.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:6 years
Job Description/Requirements
Our
Client, National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body
established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117 whose mandate is to
implement the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. NHC is
seeking to recruit results-driven and highly motivated individuals to
fill the following exciting and challenging positions of Legal Officer I.
The
Legal Unit of the Corporation serves the following functions:
coordination of all legal matters, providing legal and secretarial
services, and, ensuring adherence to and compliance with statutory and
other regulatory requirements.
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the Legal Officer will be responsible for the following:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Draft pleadings such as plaints, defense, applications, and affidavits for filing in court on behalf of the Corporation;
Advice on and draw conveyance documents on behalf of the Corporation;
Represent the corporation in court;
Advise the Corporation Secretary on various legal matters;
Interpret legal documents and agreements entered into by the Corporation;
Prepare contract documents for execution;
Advice on employment contracts and service level contracts with various service providers; and
Issue demand notices to defaulters in loans advanced by the Corporatio
RequirementsJob Specifications
Be a holder of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University;
Be a holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
Have six (6) years experience in law practice or as an advocate or Legal Officer;
Must be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; and
Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya or other recognized professional body.
Key Competencies
Knowledge of computerized systems relevant to the position.
A
highly analytical individual with the ability to gather, analyze and
evaluate facts and with the ability to prepare and present concise oral
and written reports;
Demonstrate excellent managerial and leadership skills and an effective communicator;
Personal integrity with good work ethics and knowledge of principles of good corporate governance;
Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates will be required to satisfy the following additional requirements:
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Benefits
Remuneration & Employment Terms
Grade 10 - Gross: Ksh. 137,703 - 191,840 Per month
All positions will be on a three (3) year renewable contract.
Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
Applicants
can access detailed role profiles for all the above positions and how
to apply via the Deloitte e-recruitment platformhttps://apply.workable.com/deloitte-eastafrica/.To be considered, your application must be received no later thanFriday, 4 June 2021addressed to the contact below
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place
All
applicationsMUSTbe submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be
considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; email or hard
copy applications willNOTbe accepted.
Email or
hard copy applications willNOTbe accepted. All applicationsMUSTbe
submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered.
National
Housing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and
committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Deloitte refers to one or
more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited
by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a
legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.
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