Grain Bulk Handlers Limited is the market leader in handling bulk
grain in the port of Mombasa.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacancy at our grain terminal.
Assistant Legal Counsel
The position reports to the Legal Counsel.
The incumbent will ensure that all Company interests are legally protected.
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacancy at our grain terminal.
Assistant Legal Counsel
The position reports to the Legal Counsel.
The incumbent will ensure that all Company interests are legally protected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hold
periodical meetings with external lawyers and discuss files handled by
them and report findings to the Legal Counsel.
- Keep
an upto date schedule on matters dismissed, cleared and judgements entered
against the Company.
- Keep
an upto date schedule of costs incurred; in both civil and criminal cases.
- Review
court awards and advise if decretal sums are to be paid or to appeal
against the court judgement(s).
- Review
court files from time to time and advise whether or not to settle.
- Receive
court summons and lead the investigation team.
- Confirm
that documents forwarded to external lawyers are the correct ones.
- Attend
court proceedings instituted against the Company and prepare witnesses who
attend court to give evidence on behalf of Company.
- Monitor
court files and ensure that external lawyers are handling their cases
well.
Essential Qualifications and skills:
- An
LLB degree from a recognized University.
- Diploma
from The Kenya School of Law.
- Arbitration
and CPS qualifications will be an added advantage.
- Minimum
of 7 Years practical experience as an In-house Legal Counsel in a busy
business environment.
- Working
Knowledge of Project Finance.
- Hands
on experience in Commercial Law.
- Competent
with Computer Software Packages.
- Have
a valid Driving license
- Team
Player with good communication and interpersonal people management skills
Human Resource and Administration Manager.
P.O.Box 80469 - 80100,
Mombasa
Or Email it to: gbh@grainbulk.com
Grain Bulk Handlers Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date 19th November 2011.
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