Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya The National Treasury Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The National Treasury derives its mandate from the Constitution 2010, the Public Management Act 2012 and the Executive Order No.2/2013.
The core functions of the National Treasury as derived from the above legal provisions include
Formulate, implement and monitor macro-economic policies involving expenditure and revenue;
Manage the level and composition of national public debt, national guarantees and other financial obligations of national government;

JOB SUMMARY

SELECTION CRITERIA Bachelor's degree in laws (L.L.B) from a recognized institution. Knowledge of organizational legal framework, relevant legal processes, procedures and terminology for review, examination, preparation and processing of legal documents in Public Private Partnerships. Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments and to present results/recommendations clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a passionate, positive attitude. Excellent communications skills in English, ability to present both written and oral ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively. Excellent legal research skills with significant experience in the use of varied legal research sources. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and attention to detail, and the willingness to assume multiple roles and tasks to meet changing business needs. Ability to work well as a team member and to work under time pressure and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines. Fully proficient in computer skills, particularly in using word processing software, information databases, intranet and internet services and resources. Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability. Ability to work with cross-functional teams; and Ability to show tact and discretion in dealing with high-ranking officials and with confidential matters and materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Legal Assistant is expected to meet the above objective by performing, without limitation, the following tasks: Support the Legal team in conducting legal research and studies on various laws, administrative issues, court decisions and other legal issues related to PPPs, and ensure the Directorate is leading on global practices. Draft responses to routine correspondence, notes, and any other routine communications, as required. Work with the team in conducting final checks for accuracy of a variety of specialized documentation, legal publications, and related correspondence. Create, as necessary, and maintain files and databases, including by managing individual case files, maintaining and ensuring that all related correspondence and other documentation are appropriately filed, registered and followed-up within the Legal department. Maintain internal databases on cases for tracking and trend analysis; generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases. Support the Legal office in the secretariat duties to the PPP Committee. Assisting the legal office in drafting of transaction documents, and related legal documents for proposed PPP projects; and Perform any other ancillary and associated tasks as may be required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Business development, Leadership skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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