Legal Affairs Department at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Duties and Responsibilities
The attaché shall report to the Corporation Secretary and Legal Affairs Manager and the duties will include.

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts
• Drafting status reports on court matters affecting the Corporation.
• Researching and drafting legal opinions on the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting various areas of the KenTrade’s operations.
• Compilation of legal documents for pre-trial conferencing
• Regular errands to public registries, courts and other relevant areas as directed.
• Facilitate preparations and attendance of witnesses.
• Receiving correspondence and facilitating timely dispatch of correspondence
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Corporation Secretary and Legal Affairs Manager

Academic/Professional Requirements

• Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
• Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months);
• Should be a continuing law student from a recognized university with relevant transcripts/result slips/letter from the training institution.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc