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Legal Assistant

Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML) is a regulated Fund Manager by the Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority. The company is also a licensed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager under the Capital Markets Authority. Our objective is to offer superior risk-adjusted investment returns to our clients through investments in both the public and alternative investments markets. The fund manager provides Cytonn Money Market Fund (CMMF) (https://cytonn.com/asset-managers/money-market-fund), one of the high yielding money market funds in Kenya, which is fully automated for our retail investors.

CAML investors include global and local institutional investors, individual retail investors, and diaspora investors.

The company is looking to employ an energetic, passionate, creative and hardworking individual looking to join the team as a Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal support to Cytonn and its related entities. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including drafting and reviewing contracts, litigating matters, coordinating with externa counselss, managing documentation, conducting legal researching, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams.

 

Responsibilities

1. Advising on all matters regarding the law; including the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting various areas of the company’s operations;
2. Assisting in the co-ordination of legal due diligence, documentation and closing of transactions;
3. Developing and carrying out Compliance checks on all facets of Law affecting the business;
4. Designing commercial and legal solutions that lead to effective corporate structures;
5. Developing and maintaining various policies, procedures and registers whilst carrying out other corporate secretarial functions;
6. Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts;
7. Collaborating effectively with external legal counsel and internal departments to facilitate litigation processes and manage legal matters. Clear communication and coordination skills are crucial;
8. Attending Court on behalf of the Business and litigating matters when required to
9. Offer comprehensive legal support as required by the organization, addressing various legal queries and tasks that arise in the course of business operations.
10. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

1. A Second Class Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized University;
2. Completed the academic programme at the Kenya School of Law (including Pupillage)
3. Must have attained a B+ and above in O levels/ high school;
4. Knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of the corporate, commercial investments, real estate and financial markets (including tax), and the respective Laws and regulations;
5. Creative, commercial legal thinking and appreciation of the business aspects in their application of the law;
6. Ability to pro-actively and creatively manage potential legal issues;
7. A team player willing to learn, adapt and work with minimum supervision;
8. adapt and work with minimum supervision;
9. Excellent organisation, administration, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills;
10. High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours and under pressure; and
11. High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.

Learning Opportunities

Growth in commercial, corporate, real estate and investments law.

Prowess in contract negotiation drafting and management.

Practical skills in Legal Compliance.

Exposure to Corporate transactional support and administration.

First-hand experience in Legal Research and advisory and Litigation. 

Disclaimer: Cytonn does not charge any fee for recruitment, interviews, or employment opportunities. Any request for payment should be reported immediately to HR through an email to hr@cytonn.com

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