Legal Officer II – Commercial, Central Office at Kenya Power

Job Description

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1667

Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, Commercial, will be responsible for provision of various legal Services and supporting the management on all related legal matters concerning the Company. The key tasks & duties for the position include;

Negotiate, draft and review commercial contracts and ensure they are duly executed.
Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate transactions.
Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the Company.
Prepare compliance matrix and risk register for the company
Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions and prepare /draft leases.
Ensure Company’s transactions comply with corporate laws and regulations.
Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and other entities.
Examine legal issues related to new products and services.
Prepare reports and maintain the records of the Company with respect to the department to enable monitoring and reporting to the management.
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Appointment Specification

Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized Institution.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
Minimum of five (5) years post admission experience in a busy law firm or commercial entity.
Proficiency in computer applications
Report writing skills
Analytical skills.
Interpersonal & Negotiation skills
Analytical skills.
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Customer Focus

Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact and email address and to be received not later than Friday, 10th January 2025.

Only candidates offered employment shall present the following clearance certificates;

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.