Litigation Associate Position
Bridge International Academies is transforming education by
attacking one of the emerging world’s biggest problems: inadequate access to
and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day.
As of January 2013, Bridge is operating more than 130 academies in Kenya with
50,000 pupils. Bridge is one of the fastest growing education companies in the
world with plans to open 100 new academies in Kenya alone in 2013; and
aggressive global expansion planned for 2013 and beyond.
Bridge is a for-profit company that deeply believes that financially sustainable solutions are the long-term answer to development in emerging countries. The Company is backed by top-tier, global venture capital firms including New Enterprise Associates (the largest VC firm in the world), Omidyar Network, Khosla Ventures, and Learn Capital.
Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world’s most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with leadership roles available across a number of competencies and geographies. We look forward to getting to know you!
Role:
- Assisting
the Senior Legal Counsel in performance of his/her duties
- Follow
up on arrests and compliance notices or demands issued against company for
requirements under various acts, including but not limited to, the
Physical Planning Act, Public Health Act, Education Act, and local
ordinances and by laws
- Understand
the laws, rights and regulatory compliance requirements so as to protect
Bridge from inappropriate government or private actions
- Manage
company’s private investigation proceedings on various legal issues
- Support
criminal investigation proceedings and maintain active liaison with local
police, security agencies and prosecutors to ensure the proper and
expeditious conclusion of investigations, dismissal of frivolous claims,
the laying of charges and the prosecution of criminal matters, and where
applicable, the return of company property
- Handle
all aspects criminal, civil, regulatory and other litigation proceedings
to seek redress for company
- Liaise
with company staff on required documentation, witnesses etc. with respect
to matters in court
- Maintain
and update the record of all open and closed legal cases and provide
regular updates to Senior Legal Counsel and Management
- Maintain
and update the hearing dates calendar for all matters
- Communicate
and coordinate strategy and legal action with outside counsel
- Follow
up on court filings and obtain copies of proceedings
- Draft
pleadings, filings, opinions, update reports and correspondence
- Attend
court hearings and local authority meetings, coordinate witness
attendance, and prepare and provide evidence to outside counsel and
prosecutors
- Assist
with research on laws, rules, regulations and legal precedents
- Help
maintain archive and current paper and electronic document management
- Complete
various legal tasks, special projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- LLB
or JD from a recognized University
- Advocate
of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
- Must
be a practicing advocate in criminal litigation and/or civil litigation
with relevant experience of not less than (3) years
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Must
have experience conducting all aspects of a criminal and or civil trial
and experience with regulatory/administrative law and proceedings
- Must
have experience working with law enforcement including police and various
public and regulatory officials
- Knowledge
of the criminal and civil rules and procedures as well as regulatory and
administrative proceedings
- Strong
drafting and analytical skills
- Outstanding
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Strong
advocacy and negotiation skills
- Decision
making and problem solving skills
- Strong
task management, planning and organizational skills
- Extremely
detail-oriented, efficient and able to multi-task, prioritize and follow
projects through to completion
- Ability
to research, read, analyze, and interpret governmental notices, laws,
rules and regulations
- Ability
to work well under pressure, as a team member and without supervision in a
fast paced work environment
- Strong
proficiency in technology including the Internet, Email, Microsoft Office
applications especially in Word, Excel, and Adobe
- High
energy and enthusiasm and willing to do whatever necessary to get the job
done
- Must
have high standards of integrity and uphold the confidentiality and the
ethical standards of the legal profession
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must
register and upload their CV’s on our website atwww.bridgeinternationalacademies.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted