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Deputy Director, Legal Services
Closing: Apr 24, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 15, 2024 (15 days ago)
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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.
Responsibilities
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.
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