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Senior Corporate Counsel - Remote Advisory
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Corporate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal services in a fully remote capacity. This role is designed for a legal expert who can offer strategic advice and manage complex legal matters without the need for a physical office presence. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, advising on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. Your expertise will be crucial in areas such as intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory affairs. This remote position requires exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to provide clear, concise legal opinions. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across various departments, utilizing virtual communication tools to facilitate discussions and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in corporate law, preferably with experience advising technology or fast-growing companies. A deep understanding of Kenyan corporate law and international legal frameworks is highly advantageous. You will be expected to manage your workload efficiently, meet tight deadlines, and maintain the highest ethical standards. This is an opportunity to leverage your legal acumen in a flexible, remote-first environment, contributing significantly to our client's strategic objectives. The role demands a proactive and commercially minded individual who can anticipate legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders through virtual channels are essential. We are looking for a legal professional who is adept at navigating complex legal landscapes and can operate independently while contributing to a cohesive virtual team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring our client's legal compliance and mitigating risks across all its operations, from anywhere. This position offers the chance to shape legal strategy and support business growth in an agile, digitally connected manner, demonstrating the evolving nature of legal practice in the modern era. Your insights will be critical in safeguarding the company's interests and facilitating its ambitious expansion plans through expert remote legal counsel.
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Senior Corporate Counsel - Remote Advisory
Posted 11 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly expanding international corporation, is seeking an accomplished Senior Corporate Counsel to join their legal team in a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role involves providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation risk management. You will work closely with various departments, offering proactive legal solutions to support business objectives and mitigate potential legal exposure. This position demands a high level of legal acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a law degree from a recognized institution and admission to the bar. A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in corporate law, gained either in private practice or in-house, is required. Demonstrable expertise in contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance is essential. Experience managing cross-border transactions and working with international legal frameworks is highly desirable. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills are a must. The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences is critical. Candidates must be self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a remote work setting. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to contribute strategically to a global organization.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, and partnership deals.
- Providing legal counsel on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Advising on regulatory compliance issues across various jurisdictions.
- Managing and overseeing ongoing litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters.
- Conducting legal research and analysis on emerging legal trends and their impact on the business.
- Developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Providing training to business stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
- Managing external counsel relationships and budgets.
- Ensuring the company's intellectual property is protected.
- Assessing and advising on potential legal risks and liabilities.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a law degree from a recognized institution and admission to the bar. A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in corporate law, gained either in private practice or in-house, is required. Demonstrable expertise in contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance is essential. Experience managing cross-border transactions and working with international legal frameworks is highly desirable. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills are a must. The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences is critical. Candidates must be self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a remote work setting. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to contribute strategically to a global organization.
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Senior Corporate Counsel - Remote Advisory
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support and advisory services in a fully remote capacity. This critical role involves navigating a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, contract law, intellectual property, compliance, and litigation management. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable institution and be admitted to practice law in Kenya. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, advising on regulatory compliance, and managing external counsel. This position requires exceptional analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and strong business acumen to provide practical, effective legal solutions. As a remote employee, you will need to demonstrate excellent time management skills, the ability to work autonomously, and superior written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with internal stakeholders at all levels, including senior management. You will play a crucial role in mitigating legal risks and protecting the company's interests across all its operations, with a particular focus on supporting initiatives relevant to the **Mlolongo, Machakos, KE** area. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work environment. You will conduct legal research, prepare legal opinions, and assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures. Your proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential legal issues will be highly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
- Advise business units on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
- Manage external counsel and litigation matters.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and opinions.
- Develop and implement corporate policies and procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of board resolutions and corporate filings.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
- Admitted to practice law in Kenya.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a corporate lawyer, preferably with in-house experience.
- Expertise in contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client advisory skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload remotely.
- Experience with intellectual property law is a plus.
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Senior Corporate Counsel - Remote Advisory
Posted 6 days ago
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Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Corporate Counsel to join their legal team in a fully remote capacity. This position offers a significant opportunity for an experienced legal professional to provide high-level advisory services to the business, managing a wide range of legal matters. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance across all operations, and advising on corporate governance and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of corporate law, commercial litigation, intellectual property, and employment law. You will play a key role in risk assessment and mitigation, developing legal strategies to protect the company's interests. This role requires exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. As a remote-first position, you must be adept at working independently, managing your caseload effectively, and collaborating seamlessly with internal stakeholders and external counsel through virtual channels. A deep understanding of legal research databases and virtual practice management tools is essential. You will be expected to conduct thorough legal research, prepare insightful legal opinions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes. A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree is required, along with admission to the Bar in a relevant jurisdiction. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in corporate law, preferably with experience in a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel for a multinational corporation, is essential. Experience in the relevant industry sector is a strong advantage. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your legal expertise in a flexible, remote work environment, contributing to the strategic direction of a dynamic organization. If you are a seasoned legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding remote role that offers autonomy and impact, we encourage you to apply. Join our client's esteemed legal department and uphold the highest standards of legal practice. This position, supporting legal operations potentially serving clients in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**, is conducted entirely remotely.
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