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Senior Legal Counsel - Remote Corporate Compliance
Posted 10 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to manage corporate legal matters and compliance functions in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for ensuring legal adherence, mitigating risks, and providing expert legal advice across various business operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and litigation management, with a proven ability to work independently and deliver high-quality legal services remotely. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, advising on corporate governance, and managing intellectual property portfolios. This includes conducting legal research, staying updated on relevant legislation, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where the company operates.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management and various departments, to provide timely and practical legal guidance. Your ability to analyze complex legal issues, develop effective risk mitigation strategies, and communicate legal advice clearly and concisely will be essential. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional who excels in a remote work environment and is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. Our client values integrity and legal excellence, and this role is vital in safeguarding the company's interests. The success of this position will be measured by the effective management of legal risks, the accuracy of legal advice provided, and the successful resolution of legal matters. The remote nature of this job requires excellent communication, organization, and self-management skills to effectively support a distributed business.
Key Responsibilities:
The core of this role involves providing remote legal counsel and compliance oversight. Candidates must possess strong legal acumen and the ability to manage complex legal matters independently from a distance.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management and various departments, to provide timely and practical legal guidance. Your ability to analyze complex legal issues, develop effective risk mitigation strategies, and communicate legal advice clearly and concisely will be essential. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional who excels in a remote work environment and is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. Our client values integrity and legal excellence, and this role is vital in safeguarding the company's interests. The success of this position will be measured by the effective management of legal risks, the accuracy of legal advice provided, and the successful resolution of legal matters. The remote nature of this job requires excellent communication, organization, and self-management skills to effectively support a distributed business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Provide legal advice and counsel on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Manage and oversee litigation matters, working with external counsel as needed.
- Conduct legal research and stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Advise on employment law, intellectual property, and data privacy matters.
- Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Assist in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
- Liaise with internal departments to address legal inquiries and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate legal records and documentation.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution.
- Admission to the bar and licensed to practice law in Kenya.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a practicing lawyer, with a significant focus on corporate law and compliance.
- Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial law.
- Strong understanding of relevant Kenyan and international business laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
The core of this role involves providing remote legal counsel and compliance oversight. Candidates must possess strong legal acumen and the ability to manage complex legal matters independently from a distance.
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Senior Legal Counsel - Remote Corporate Compliance
Posted 1 day ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced and seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to manage and oversee all aspects of corporate compliance and legal affairs remotely. This is a fully remote position, requiring a dedicated and self-motivated legal professional. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice across a broad spectrum of corporate matters, including contract negotiation and review, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations. Your responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and advising on various legal documents, agreements, and corporate filings. You will conduct thorough legal research, prepare legal opinions, and represent the company's interests in legal proceedings as necessary, all while operating remotely. This role demands exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a deep understanding of commercial law, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks. You must be adept at identifying potential legal risks and proactively developing mitigation strategies. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to effectively advise senior management on complex legal issues are essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to clearly articulate legal concepts to both legal and non-legal professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal expert to contribute significantly to a growing organization while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work arrangement. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Your primary focus will be ensuring the company operates within the bounds of the law and mitigates legal exposure. The role requires strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage a demanding workload independently.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel and strategic advice on corporate matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international laws and regulations.
- Develop and implement corporate policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
- Manage and resolve legal disputes and litigation.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and memorandums.
- Advise senior management on legal implications of business decisions.
- Oversee corporate governance matters and regulatory filings.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments affecting the company.
- Manage external counsel when required.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Admitted to practice law in Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
- Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, commercial law, or a related field.
- Proven experience in contract law, compliance, and risk management.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload in a remote environment.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Experience advising multinational corporations is a plus.
- Familiarity with legal practices in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE is advantageous but not strictly required due to the remote nature of the role.
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