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Job Title: LEGAL OFFICERS – LITIGATION

Country: Kenya

Company Name: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)

Starting Salary: Ksh

Apply on or Before: 19 Apr 2024

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Job Description

This position entails overseeing the efficient management of the litigation portfolio by facilitating the effective and timely prosecution and/or defense of disputes involving the company.

Job Responsibilities

i) Providing research materials necessary for initiating legal proceedings in courts/tribunals

ii) Conducting evidence discovery for cases involving the Company

iii) Drafting pleadings and other pertinent documents for court/tribunal filings

iv) Facilitating communication with the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice as needed for litigation management

v) Assisting in witness preparations for trials/hearings and arranging witness attendance

vi) Implementing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms

vii) Initiating settlement discussions when appropriate for ongoing court/tribunal matters

viii) Representing the Company in court/tribunal hearings

ix) Drafting necessary communications to the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice regarding arbitral proceedings against the Company

x) Participating in all preliminary processes for arbitral proceedings, including document collation, drafting pleadings, filing with arbitral tribunals, arranging witness attendance, and managing proceedings until conclusion

xi) Participating in project site handovers and ensuring evidence preservation for potential arbitral processes thereafter

xii) Conducting legal research and providing detailed legal opinions as needed

xiii) Collaborating with other departments for operational efficiency

xiv) Updating and maintaining the litigation register

xv) Managing the litigation diary

xvi) Maintaining a repository of rulings and judgments

xvii) Assisting in the preparation, review, and implementation of internal policy documents

xviii) Suggesting potential improvements to internal processes and workflows

xix) Implementing Presidential Directives, Circulars, and Executive Orders

xx) Representing the Directorate in committee meetings

xxi) Providing legal advice on all matters related to laws, regulations, and policies affecting the Company's operations

xxii) Handling any ad-hoc legal issues that may arise

Job Qualifications

i) Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Law from an accredited institution

ii) Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, membership in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and holding a valid practicing certificate

iii) Completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education

iv) At least three (3) years of relevant work experience