Legal Officer Ii – Litigation & Prosecution, Central Office At Kenya Power

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1666
Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, Litigation & Prosecution, the Legal Officer, will be responsible for provision of various legal Services to the company and supporting the management on all related legal matters concerning the Company. The key tasks & duties for the position include:
Represent the Company in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
Handle litigation and disputes involving the Company.
Prosecute and defend legal cases on behalf of the Company.
Monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.
Liaise with external lawyers on court cases involving the company.
Provide legal advice as may be required.
Negotiate out of court settlements in litigation and disputes and following up on their resolutions.
Promote legal awareness in the Company.
Establish procedures to handle customer complaints relating to litigation and disputes.
Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the Company.
Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate transactions
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
Interpersonal & Negotiation skills
Analytical skills.
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Customer Focus