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Legal Counsel

3 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Oiko Credit Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative. We have over four decades of experience in promoting sustainable development through investments. We focus our investments on financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy.

JOB SUMMARY

Education, skills and experienceIt is essential that you have:- Masters' Degree in the field of law, preferably with a specialization in corporate, financial or civil/ commercial law3-5 years of relevant work experience- legal knowledge in commercial transactions is keyExcellent written and verbal command EnglishRegional professional experienceAbility to work independently and with great sense of responsibilityDesirableWork experience in a financial institution or a law firm working with banking, finance, corporate or tax related practice.Working knowledge or exposure to equity, renewable energy transactions.Good written and verbal command of FrenchCompetenciesInitiative, client and service orientation, result orientation, cooperation, building and maintaining networks and relations, verbal communication and presentation, written communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the legal counsel, you will be responsible for: -Analyzing, developing, maintaining and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines for own discipline while considering the business needs.Selecting, structuring, combining and interpreting external and internal data, information and developments.Acting as functional expert or liaison with managers, advise and support them concerning relevant matters relating to own discipline, including the effective application of policies, procedure and / or guidelines.Contributing to the implementation of processes relating to own discipline within Oikocredit and carry out the work within the assigned work field.Providing insights at request or at own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments by means of periodical and ad hoc reports and / or analyses.Building and maintaining a network of relevant (internal and external) stakeholders.Collaborating and cooperating across multiple departments in projects, knowledge sharing and process optimization.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Commercial law, Legal analysis, Dispute resolution and arbitration, Judicial processes and litigation

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree