Legal Officer

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Legal Officer based in Thika. The role covers legal advisory, contract work, compliance, dispute management and corporate governance support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management and departments, identify legal risks and prepare legal opinions, briefs and related documents.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, maintain the contract register and monitor key obligations.
• Research Kenyan laws, regulations and case law, and monitor legal developments affecting the organization.
• Monitor compliance with laws and regulations, conduct compliance reviews and liaise with regulators.
• Manage disputes, claims and litigation, review legal notices and pleadings, and coordinate with external advocates.
• Support corporate and governance matters, statutory filings and registrations, and keep accurate corporate and legal records.
• Draft and review policies, procedures and legal templates, and liaise with external counsel and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized university.
• Completed the Kenya School of Law Advocates Training Programme (ATP).
• At least 2 years of relevant post-qualification or professional experience in a legal, corporate, commercial, compliance or related environment.
• Added advantage: admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a valid Practising Certificate and current membership of the Law Society of Kenya.

Required skills

• Contract drafting and review
• Legal research and legal writing
• Regulatory and statutory compliance
• Dispute and litigation management
• Corporate and commercial legal matters
• Legal risk identification and mitigation

Candidates apply by sending their CV to the employer's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.