Advocate and Company Secretary Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Our client, a law firm in Nairobi is looking to fill the following positions: 

Advocate 
 
Required qualifications, skills and attributes: 

  •  LLB degree from a recognized institution 
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya 
  • Interest in Conveyancing & Commercial Law 
  • Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results oriented 
  • Perform multiple tasks effectively 
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team 
  • Strong analytical skills required 
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters 
  • Possess advanced skills in customer service as they relate to legal concepts and provides effective solutions 
  • Must be well organized, detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanour 
  • Excellent communication skills necessary to interact with other lawyers and clients
Company Secretary

The position will be responsible for: 
  • Organizing, preparing agendas for, and taking minutes of Board meetings and annual general meetings and communicating promptly decisions made for appropriate action or Implementation. 
  • Providing company secretarial services to the clients 
  • Working closely with the clients’ external secretary to ensure filling of annual returns is done on time. 
  • Maintaining statutory books, including registers of client members, directors and secretaries.
  • Ensuring that the company’s legal risks are managed effectively and efficiently. 
  • Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and take appropriate action. 
  • Managing the clients Securities & Documentation and ensure efficiency in its operations. 
  • Managing Client Company’s Share Registry and ensure efficiency in their operations. 
  • Custodian of the clients company seal and be responsible for its use 
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Education, Professional Qualifications, Skills & Competencies: 
  • MUST be a registered CPS (K) member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
  • At least 2 years relevant experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Excellent knowledge of corporate, regulatory and company law, rules and norms.
Interested candidates should send their application and must indicate current/last salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com before 20th August 2014. 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.