Legal and Company Secretarial Associate

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KKCO East Africa LLP Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Legal Support

  2. Assist in legal research and analysis on applicable laws, regulations, and case law.

  3. Draft and review basic legal documents including contracts, letters, notices, and memos.
  4. Maintain an organized filing system for legal documents (physical and digital).
  5. Support the preparation of documentation for litigation, arbitration, or regulatory submissions.

2. Company Secretarial Support

  • Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory returns and resolutions with the Registrar of Companies.
  • Support in maintaining statutory registers and company records.
  • Assist in drafting board and committee notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
  • Participate in board and shareholder meetings where applicable and prepare summary notes.

3. Governance & Compliance

  • Support the company in monitoring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in the implementation of governance policies and procedures.
  • Monitor deadlines for filings and renewals (e.g., business permits, licenses).

4. Administrative & Coordination

  • Coordinate with other departments to gather required information for legal and secretarial processes.
  • Support the Legal and Compliance team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
  • Manage document certification, sealing, and stamping.
  • Provide logistical support for meetings, trainings, or compliance audits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law (ongoing or completed) is an added advantage.
  • Company Secretarial foundation level

Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent legal research and drafting skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable:

  • Basic knowledge of the Companies Act, 2015 and other relevant legislation.
  • Familiarity with corporate governance and secretarial practice in Kenya.

Deadline for application is Friday 22nd August 2025

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