Legal Assistant

• Develop and manage the legal team's document and knowledge systems such as Egnyte and Contract Express.
• Digitize, classify, and securely store contracts, pleadings, transaction documents, and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws like GDPR and the Kenya Data Protection Act, as well as internal IT security protocols.
• Manage the contract lifecycle digitally, including version control, e-signatures, and automated alerts for renewals or expiries.
• Integrate legal workflows into project management tools and track transactions to ensure timely closure.
• Prepare presentations suitable for board meetings.
• Monitor and initiate payment of invoices to external legal counsel through the procurement system.
• Review critical dates and documentation terms.
• Draft generic correspondence and follow up on deadlines and commitments, coordinating communication within the legal team.
• Complete tasks on time and to a high standard, supporting the legal team with additional duties as needed.

• At least two years' experience as a paralegal in a busy law firm.
• A university degree or diploma relevant to the position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Familiarity with real estate and corporate or commercial law is preferred.

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date, which has not been published.