Legal Officer at Trefoil Networks

Unit: Corporate Services

Reports to: Head, Legal and Regulatory

Main Function

The Legal Officer shall be responsible for assisting in monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements. The Legal Officer shall also ensure the company complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines as observed in the Labor Act.

Role Responsibilities

• Draft a wide variety of legal agreements.
• Provide advice on corporate legal issues and business matters.
• Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company.
• Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions.
• Ensure the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery.
• Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
• Provide all such other administrative and other secretarial duties as directed by the Head, Legal and Regulatory & Company Secretary.
• Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, procedures.
• Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents as may be directed.
• Ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required.
• Review and advice management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies/Skills

• Understanding of relevant legislation laws, policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunication and broadcasting laws.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property laws.
• Ability to prepare Strong Legal document.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Negotiation Skills.
• Microsoft Offices ( word, excel, power point)
• Time Management
• Ability to learn fast and maintain confidentiality

Behavioral Qualities/Other Competences

• Resourcefulness
• Personal integrity and high work ethical standards
• Adaptability
• Resilience

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor of Law.
• Barrister at law.
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in similar role.