Corporate Legal Counsel
• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Catering / Confectionery
Our client, a leading multinational in manufacturing and distribution of fast -moving products seeks to fill the position of Corporate Counsel. The organization operates in a highly regulated environment and suitable candidates will have a background of dealing with corporate governance and compliance, and will be required to ensure efficient and proactive control of the legal environment.

Purpose of Role
The role is generalist in nature, and the role holder will take leadership and management accountability for functional results in all areas of operations as a senior member of the legal leadership team, as well as facilitate general counsel and legal support to the total business. In particular the role will;
• Act as the principal Legal Business Partner for the relevant functions.
• Lead the legal function in compliance, controls and the corporate governance agenda.
• Partner with Legal Directors in the various markets to implement the key elements of the Legal Strategy
• Lead reporting and filing obligations across the markets while working in conjunction with the legal team and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate delivery of legal services and the legal service centre across the entire business
• Spearhead innovations, continuous improvement, and creativity for the entire legal function by implementing an efficient legal operations model.
• Ensure that the Legal Function is effective in all its operations and engagements with key stakeholders and drive productivity across the function and its service providers.

Qualifications and Experience Required
• Formal legal qualifications and training with at least 10 years post qualification experience as a lawyer.
• Strong commercial law and litigation background.
• A track record of effectively and proactively managing external lawyers generally and in relation to an outsourced litigation caseload.
• Good experience in negotiating and drafting commercial arrangements and other business ventures.
• Proactive, open and outward looking attitude.
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills will be key to success in this role, with proven ability to work with others as a team.
• Ability to work confidently and stand ground while guarding critical relationships.
• Strong commercial and pragmatic approach.