KTDA Legal Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.
To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking dynamic and highly talented individuals to join our management team in the following exciting and challenging position:
1 Position

Position Scope: Reporting to the Manager - Legal and Regulatory Affairs, the successful candidate will be responsible for provision of quality in house advice and legal services to KTDA [H], its subsidiaries and managed factory companies.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing contracts and other legal documents as required.Liaising with external lawyers to protect the interests of the Group.Participating in handling insurance matters as and when required.Litigation management including gathering information and evidence on cases involving the Group.Providing legal advice, opinions and reports as required.Participating in management and company meetings.Qualification s/ Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-

A Bachelors degree in Laws from a recognized universityDiploma in Law (Kenya School of Law)Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least one (1) year experience in litigation and commercial lawCurrent practicing certificateIf you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your cover letter and a detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 26th September 2014.

Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd,
P.O. Box 30213 – 00100,
Nairobi

eMail: recruitment@ktdateas.com