Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Retail Principle Legal Associate

Job Purpose and Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Legal Manager Retail, the purpose of this role is to assist the Legal Manager Retail in the provision of legal support to the retail segment and the effective management of litigation and contractual risks.

Key responsibilities
• Provide Legal Advisory specific to Real Estate and Conveyancing transactions undertaken by the Company.
• Draft contractual documents including Leases for Real Estate transactions by the Company.
• Provide Legal Advisory on other requested/assigned matters through the provision of Legal Opinions, Presentations and participation in internal/external meetings.
• Provide pro-active and/or strategic legal solutions to retail segment problems
• Keep abreast on upcoming laws and regulations and advise the business on implications thereof.
• Adhere to and Update the Legal Process Manuals.
• Draft, Negotiate and Review contracts or any other documentation assigned and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention
• Manage external Advocates handling active briefs through pro-active correspondence
• Instruct Advocates to take up matters on behalf of the Company
• Review advocates legal costs to ensure that the same are within the Advocates Remuneration Order 2014 as well as attempt other cost saving measures
• Prepare and submit status reports within reporting timelines.
• Effective Management of disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, case management, review of pleadings, preparation of witnesses and attendance of court hearings
• Manage Legal documents and records and facilitate execution of legal documents in line with the Contract Management Policy
• Facilitate and participate in training programmes initiated by the Legal Department
• Attend and Participate in Departmental and Segment meetings.
• Assist in taking minutes as requested from time to time.
• Delegated Authority. As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Key Performance Measures
• Compliance with the set Turn Around Times on Legal Advisory and Contract Management
• Effective management of disputes
• Cost Savings
• As per Personal Scorecard


Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized University;
• Post graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a valid practicing certificate with at least 4 years post admission experience;
• At least 4 years relevant experience in the conveyancing and/or commercial department of a busy law firm or legal corporate environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of conveyancing, Real Estate, commercial law and the respective Laws and regulations;

Technical/ Functional competencies
• Knowledge, appreciation and application of legal concepts
• Report writing-ability
• High moral and ethical standing
• Highly motivated and Team Player
• Innovative, Problem solver and solution oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Leadership category responsibility framework (Core Competencies)
Emerging Leaders in Britam need to:
• Plan, direct and apply efficiencies and resources in order to optimise output and profitability against time, cost and team targets;
• Effectively communicate strategic and operational departmental goals and objectives to peers and others in order to ensure proper implementation;
• Ensure that department priorities are adhered to and effectively communicated;
• Ensure competent and effective people resources through appropriate coaching, development and people supervision as appropriate;
• Embody a high performance, proactive culture;
• Effectively ensure the adherence to key performance areas, deadlines and goals in order to optimise operational effectiveness;
• Effectively communicate resource needs, possible opportunities and achievements to management in order to aid them in their decision-making;
• Effectively set and monitor priorities and objectives for more junior staff;
• Understand and communicate objectives in relation to the larger organisational impact;
• Effectively disseminate knowledge within the correct context, towards subordinates as well as management;
• Appropriately model the company values while setting the pace and energy for delivering;
• Effectively manage and communicate change within the department in order to increase staff and process effectiveness;
• Provide access to accurate and consistent information and services across all channels;
• Ensure a seamless experience for clients;
• Improve service delivery for clients;
• Engage in continuous brand building to become the trusted partners to clients.

Emerging Leaders Competency Descriptions
• Presenting and Communicating Information - Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; presents effectively; responds quickly to others ‘reactions and feedback during conversations; projects credibility.
• Working with People - Shows respect for the views and contributions of team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and pro-actively shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds and encourages ethical behavior and departmental values; demonstrates integrity; encourages individual responsibility towards the community and the environment; models the organizational values during every day interactions.
• Analyzing - Analyses numerical data and all other sources of information, breaking them into component parts, patterns and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational judgments from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger system / process / problem.
• Planning and Organizing - Adheres to and monitors clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations - Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets and models high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves projects goals.
• Deciding and Initiating Action - Takes responsibility for own, as well as subordinates’ actions and projects; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity; introduces improvements into work processes; handles problems with minimal guidance.
• Leading and Supervising - Provides subordinates with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; provides subordinates with the relevant coaching; creates a positive climate that fosters learning and development; identifies high potential talent; sets and articulates the departmental vision and values through own personal behavior; sets appropriate standards of behavior.
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts - Works strategically to realize personal goals; understands and effectively communicates the departmental strategy; translates the departmental strategy and vision into operational responsibilities; takes into consideration departmental strategy during all tasks; takes account of a wide range of issues across, and related to current role.
• Applying Expertise and Technology - Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functions.
• Following Instructions and Procedures - Challenges authority only when appropriate; follows procedures and policies; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates a commitment to the organization; complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Adapting and Responding to change - Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows an interest in new experiences.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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