legal assistant

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Assist in legal audit and compliance reviews, policy checks, and risk assessments

Maintain up-to-date compliance registers and assist in regulatory reporting

Drafting, and reviewing, legal documents including contracts, Agreements, MOUs, and policies.

Support the structuring, registration, and operational set-up of the Foundation

Conduct thorough legal research, analyse findings, and provide well-informed opinions on complex legal issues for informed decision-making.

Support conveyancing processes: due diligence, drafting agreements, registration follow-up, maintain an inventory of land/property records and coordinate with external counsel and registries

Assist with protection and enforcement of the organization’s Intellectual Property rights, conduct research and provide support in IP registration, renewals, and licensing

Provide basic legal support on TMT matters including data protection, digital platforms, and content licensing

Coordinate and collaborate effectively with leadership and internal units in CITAM including with ICT, Communications, and Media teams on TMT-related legal matters

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

Must be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of faith.

Minimum Bachelor of Laws Degree from a reputable and recognized university.

Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience.

Working knowledge of non-profit, compliance, conveyancing, IP, and TMT law is an added advantage.

Excellent communication, organization, IT and research skills.

Must be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with good standing.

Industries:Legal Services

Function: Legal/ Lawyer