Legal Counsel

Updated: April 24, 2024 08:18 PM GMT

Bridge Talent Management

Nairobi

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of this position is to review draft pleadings, guide amicable settlement of disputes, provide counsel on procedural steps to be taken in terminating contracts to avert legal suits as well as drafting and reviewing contracts relating to suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:
• In consultation with the General Counsel, effectively manage the processes of engagement of external counsel including providing appropriate instructions and negotiating appropriate fees and structures.
• Attend to legal correspondence, pleadings and orders promptly and proactively, including liaison with departments to ensure all requisite documents are in place.
• Review of draft pleadings.
• In consultation, to discuss litigation matters with management and affected departments to agree on appropriate action.
• Periodically review the progress of all outstanding disputes, liaise with and manage external counsel to ensure effective representation of the Company.
• Through the General... More Detail