Requirements for Appointment:

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with five (5) years in a management role.
  
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
  
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
  
• Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is advantageous.
  
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  
• Registered as a Certified Secretary is advantageous.
  
• Completion of a leadership course from a recognized institution is beneficial.
  
• Possession of a valid Practicing Certificate.
  
• Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya.
  
• Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Secretaries is advantageous.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
  

Requirements for Appointment:

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with five (5) years in a management role.
  
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
  
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
  
• Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is advantageous.
  
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  
• Registered as a Certified Secretary is advantageous.
  
• Completion of a leadership course from a recognized institution is beneficial.
  
• Possession of a valid Practicing Certificate.
  
• Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya.
  
• Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Secretaries is advantageous.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
  

• Coordinating drawing and vetting of Contracts, agreements, and other legal documents/instruments;
  
• Initiating preparation of legal advisory including opinions;
  
• Developing/ reviewing legal policies, instruments, codes, regulations, rules, guidelines, strategies, and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;
  
• Coordinating litigation and ADR strategies;
  
• Undertaking legal research;
  
• Advising the Board on the legislation that affects the Board and amendments thereof;
  
• Monitoring compliance with Constitutional, legal, and regulatory requirements;
  
• Providing day-to-day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas on general compliance and reviews;
  
• Coordinating external lawyers on compliance with litigation strategy and case management;
  
• Establishing and maintaining the Securities Register for the custody and maintenance of securities, bonds, or other proprietary instruments resulting from transactional activities;
  
• Monitoring contractual and statutory obligations;
  
• Developing and maintaining a record of all enforcement and compliance assignments undertaken and develop legal accountability structures in relation to enforcement assignments;
  
• Establishing and managing Register of Legal Universe, Codes, Regulations, Rules, and Guidelines;
  
• Conducting legal and regulatory risk management extension services to the Partners and other stakeholders for consistency in application and compliance;
  
• Facilitating Legal Compliance Audits;
  
• Championing conducting of Legal Due Diligence on all prospective contractual third parties;
  
• Coordinating with the functional areas in relation to various legal compliance requirements;
  
• Providing timely legal advice to assist in making informed decisions;
  
• Initiating the drafting of Contracts, Agreements, and MOUs and monitoring amendments and performance;
  
• Initiating the enactment of the legislation proposed by the institution;
  
• Preparing Board Papers for efficient and productive Board deliberations;
  
• Formulating and reviewing governance policies;
  
• Implementing the findings and recommendations of legal audit and legal governance;
  
• Preparing and submitting reports on corporate governance to relevant bodies for ascertaining compliance;
  
• Coordinating all Board logistical activities;
  
• Preparing and monitoring compliance with the Board annual workplan.