Location: Headquarters, Nairobi with travel to other VF sites

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. You will play a vital role in supporting the legal department by conducting legal research, assisting with document drafting and review, and managing legal documents and records.

Legal Research:

• Conduct legal research on various platforms such as kenyalaw.org
• Provide support to the management and legal team in analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations and legal precedents
• Stay informed about new regulations and assist in appraising the team on them

Document drafting:

• Assist in preparation and review of legal documents such as letters, contracts, MOUs, agreements, leases.
• Assist in preparation and review of briefs, memos and other documents for external and internal use.

Legal audit and Reporting;

• Assist in maintaining and reporting of details of departmental costs.
• Assist in preparation of compliance reports.
• Update reports on existing leases and permits and new applications.
• Collaborate and coordinating with other departments on collection of legal contracts, agreements and report on gaps.

Legal audit and Reporting;

• Assist in maintaining and reporting of details of departmental costs.
• Assist in preparation of compliance reports.
• Update reports on existing leases and permits and new applications.
• collaborate and coordinating with other departments on collection of legal contracts, agreements and report on gaps.

Document archive management:

• Manage and assist in filing and maintaining legal documents including contracts, agreements, legal correspondence using various web-based tools
• Monitor expiration of leases, contracts
• Handle large volumes of digital and paper records and keeping them organized.

Administrative support:

• Provide administrative support to management including following up on permits and licenses, immigration applications, handling correspondence.
• Handle Day to day employee inquiries and concerns related to corporate matters
• Prepare of creative team presentations for different projects and internal presentations

Skills and qualifications:

• Diploma in Legal Studies/paralegal
• Previous experience in legal assistant roles is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled multi-tasker that can accomplish range of projects on schedule.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Go-getter who wants to get things done, results-oriented, able to follow projects through to final completion.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally – in its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com by 5^th February 2025. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Legal Assistant – Corporate Affairs.