TOTAL KENYA LEGAL OFFICER JOB VACANCY

Total Kenya Limited , a leading
multinational Petroleum Company
with operations spread all over
Kenya is seeking to recruit a
performance -driven Legal Officer
to strengthen its legal team .
KEY ROLE : - To ensure that the
Company’s interests are catered for
through effective management of the
litigation portfolio in line with Total
Kenya’s business policies and best
legal practices .
Reporting to the Legal Manager , the
successful candidate’s principal
accountabilities will include :
*Maintaining and
updating the profile
of all witness
statements
*Preparing case briefs
and participating in
drafting of witness
statements
*To effectively
research, prepare
evidence and
participate in
formulating court
strategies
*Ensuring that all
litigation involving the
company is carried
out legally, prudently
and cost effectively
*Elaborate risk
assessment as per
company operations
and mitigation of
potential risks
*Participation in the
Company’s safety and
quality programs and
advising on attendant
legal obligations

THE REQUIREMENTS:
*Law degree from a
reputable university
*Over 3 years post-
admission working
experience in a busy
law firm with a bias
for litigation
*Professional
membership to the
Law Society of Kenya
*Excellent legal and
factual research skills
including online
sources
*Strong organizational
skills
*Excellent oral and written
communication skills
*Keen eye for details

Interested candidates who meet the
above set criteria may send their
applications enclosing detailed CVs ,
copies of academic certificates ,
testimonials and daytime telephone
contact so as to reach the
undersigned not later than 14th
September 2011.
Please note that only short - listed
candidates will be contacted.

Human Resources & Administration
Manager
Total Kenya Limited
P. O . Box 3073600100
Nairobi .

LEGAL SECRETARY JOB IN NAIROBI KENYA

Legal Secretary Job In Nairobi
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Legal Secretary Job in Kenya . A
middle- sized Kenyan law firm seeks to
recruit

LEGAL SECREYARY
The ideal candidate should :
Have excellent Secretarial training.
Have worked in a busy law firm for at
least 3 years and should have vast
knowledge and experience dealing
with Conveyancing and Litigation
documents.
Be ready to work in the City of Nairobi .
Be computer literate.
Be ready to work under a very
demanding schedule and ability to
handle pressure.
Have excellent planning and
organizational skills.
Be able to operate a telephone
switchboard
Be able to speak excellent English
Have excellent skills in Public
Relations .
Have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills .
Have the ability to work with minimum
or no supervision.

If you fit the above descriptions , you
may submit your application together
with a copy of your curriculum vitae ,
copies of the academic certificates , 2
colored passport size photographs
and your day time telephone contacts
to: -

legalsecretarynairobi@hotmail .com
Not later than: 29/07 /2011

LEGAL INTERN IN KENYA. NGO JOB

Advertisement for Internship
Programme In Kenya.
Women’s Rights Awareness
Programme (WRAP ) is a non –
governmental Organization based in
Nairobi and whose core objective is to
provide shelter for abused Women
and Children .
Wrap is seeking to recruit a legal
intern who is interested in the field of
Human Rights of both Women and
children.

THE APPLICANT SHOULD HAVE :
Degree in Law or should be in the
final year of completion in the
University.
Computer literate
Good communication and report
writing skills
Organized and good analytical skills
Have the ability to multi task .
Aged between 25-35 years

Applications accompanied by copies
of relevant certificates and the names ,
contact and email addresses of their
referees.

Applications should either be
dropped at Wrap offices Mvuli Lane ,
Opp. Muthaiga Police Station , or
mailed to jobs.wrapkenya@gmail.com
or sent to:

The Director,
Women’s Rights Awareness
Programme,
P. O Box 3006 – 00200,
Nairobi
Closing date: 27th July 2011.

KENYA SHELL RECENT JOBS IN KENYA

Shell Oil Company in Kenya is looking
for multi talented individuals to fillI
the following exciting jobs:

LEGAL COUNSEL
Reporting to the East Africa Cluster
Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will
be responsible for providing Legal
support to the Shell Companies in
Kenya, Tanzania and any other
countries as assigned by the Head of
Legal

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS FOR THE
ROLE :
Provide or procure legal advice in a
pro-active, timely, cost—effective and
professional manner with a view to
furthering business objectives and
protecting shareholder interests.
Provide legal support to the various
classes of business in the review of
contracts, tender documents etc.
Provide legal support in litigation.
Ensure legal compliance by the
companies supported.
Drafting and review of legal
documents and contracts.
Legal risk management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS /
COMPETENCIES
Law Degree with professional legal
qualifications and a minimum of 3
years post admission experience.
Experience in Oil Marketing sector
will be an added advantage.
Strong analytical and negotiation
skills.
Ability to work with no supervision.
Ability to be a good team player.
Good communication skills.
Ability to grasp legal issues in foreign
jurisdictions.
Knowledge of Arabic will be an
added advantage.

RETAIL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Reporting to the Cluster Network
Manager, the Retail Maintenance
Engineer will be responsible for the
delivery of an engineering program in
the country ensuring compliance with
streamlined processes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS FOR THE
ROLE:
Contract Management — Deliver
Equipment Maintenance through
associated contracts within specified
parameters.
Implement engineering and
maintenance plans as per agreed
targets and standards.
Provide input to annual planning
process for Capex, Opex and
maintenance plans.
Conduct maintenance procurement
in line with company contracting
procedures.
Implement engineering processes/
services in compliance with Health,
Safety, Security and environmental
standards as set by the Group and
regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Engineering or Technical degree with
at least 3 – 5 years in a Retail
Engineering role. Experience in Oil
Marketing sector, Retail will be an
added advantage.
Experience in Retail Construction
and/or Maintenance, Project
Management, Procurement and
Tendering processes.
Knowledge of HSSE standard in Retail
Network Operations.

APPLICATIONS

If you are up to the challenge and
possess the necessary qualification
and experience please send your
detailed resume with your cellphone
contact via email to
hr@ksl.shell.com or to the postal
address below.
Deadline for application is 1 6th June
2011.

The Human Resource Manager,
Kenya Shell,
P.O Box 43561, 00100
Nairobi.

Only short listed applicants would be
contacted.
Kenya Shell is an equal opportunity
employer!

MASTERMIND TOBACCO KENYA JOBS

Mastermind Tobacco (K) Ltd is one of
the leading tobacco growers and a
manufacturer of fast moving range of
cigarettes brands in the region.
The company has an ambitious
strategy of innovation, quality and
efficiency. The driving force behind
this strategy is our human resource
who form a motivated and
enterprising community.
We offer a wide range of career
opportunities and continuous
training to broaden and align skills in
line with the changing technologies
and customer expectations.
If you believe you can contribute to
the growth and achievement of our
corporate strategy apply for the
following jobs:

SHIFT MANAGER JOB
Key Responsibilities for this job
* Executing production schedules to
meet set targets.
* Controlling the use of production
materials to avoid wastages.
* Monitoring and controlling the
quality of products being produced.
* Adherence to occupational health
and safety in the workplace
guidelines.
* Continual improvement by building
quality in our processes.
* Leading a team of highly motivated
employees.
* Timely preparation and submission
of daily, weekly and monthly
production reports

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
for Kenyans
* Must be an engineering or science
graduate.
* At least seven years working
experience in a manufacturing
environment three of which should
be at a management level.
* Good practical and technical skills.
* Excellent planning and organizing
skills.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* The ability to work long hours.
* Good interpersonal and
communication skills.

LEGAL OFFICER JOB at Mastermind
Working under Company Secretary,
the ideal candidate will be
responsible for the following:
* Assisting in instituting and
defending legal suits on behalf of the
company.
* Liaising with external lawyers acting
for the company.
* Offering legal advise to the
management and staff.
* Drawing, reviewing and
recommending legal documents
being executed by the company.
* Reviewing and registering securities
offered by the company to third
parties.
* Ensuring compliance with statutory
requirements.
* Advising management on relevant
legislation including taxation and
labour laws.
* Liaison with public bodies on
statutory and compliance matters.
* Assisting in corporate
communications.
* Facilitating debt collection and
liaising with debt collectors and
auctioneers.
* Liaison with insurance companies
and brokers on risk assessments,
underwriting, claims and insurance
litigation.

Qualifications and Requirements
For Kenyans
* A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree
with Second Upper Class from a
recognized university.
* Post Graduate Diploma in law from
Kenya School of Law.
* Certificate of admission as an
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
* Current practising certificate.
* At least 5 years post-admission
experience in a law firm or corporate
environment.
* Above 30 years of age.
* Must have excellent communication
and report writing skills.
* Must have high integrity and willing
to work beyond normal working
hours with minimal supervision.
* Those with CPS qualifications, and
or communications qualifications will
have an added advantage.

Applications stating current salary
along with a detailed CV including
daytime telephone contact, photostat
copies of certificates and testimonials,
names and addresses of two referees
and a recent passport size
photograph should be sent to:

Human Resources Manager
Mastermind Tobacco (K) Ltd
P.O. Box 68144-00200,
Nairobi
To reach on or before 20th May 2011

INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS FOR AFRICA (ILFA) JOB VACANCIES

International lawyers for Africa (ILFA), an initiative set up by leading law firms and academics in the UK which aims to develop African lawyers' legal skills in international relations, trade, finance and dispute resolution is inviting applications from qualified lawyers :
- Working or seeking to work in private practice, commerce or government service.
- Committed to developing their legal skills in international law, commercial law and/or dispute resolution.
Interested candidates should obtain an application form online from www.ilfa.org.uk.
Applications to be submitted to P.O Box 40111-00100 Nairobi by 17th March 2011.
Envelopes should be clearly marked ILFA- Kenya