General Manager – Legal Services

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized institution.
  
• Master of Laws (LLM) Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  

Professional Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law.
  
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  
• Valid Practising Certificate.
  
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing.
  
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).
  
• A senior Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
  

Experience

• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in legal practice, with a minimum of ten (10) years at senior management level in Legal Services, Company Secretariat, or Corporate Governance.
  
• Demonstrated experience in Board secretarial functions, regulatory coordination with CMA and NSE, shareholder management, and litigation handling (including resolution of long-outstanding matters).
  

Corporate Governance and Board Affairs

• Provide high-level Company Secretariat services to the Board of Directors and all Board Committees, with strong emphasis on governance excellence.
  
• Coordinate all Board and Committee activities, including scheduling, agenda preparation, documentation, minute-taking, action tracking, and timely circulation of Board papers.
  
• Facilitate Board induction, training, continuous development, and annual Board performance evaluations.
  
• Review, update, and maintain Board and Committee Charters, governance policies, and ensure full compliance with the Mwongozo Code of Governance and Ethics.
  
• Serve as custodian of the Corporate Seal and ensure safe custody and proper management of Board records and confidential documents.
  
• Advise the Board on fiduciary duties, governance responsibilities, and emerging regulatory requirements.
  

Regulatory Compliance and Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate regulatory affairs and ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, including coordination with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), and other relevant regulators.
  
• Work closely with the Corporation’s external lawyers, shareholders, and the Registrar to ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings, disclosures, and reporting.
  
• Manage shareholder communication and relationships, including preparation for and coordination of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).
  
• Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and disclosures required by CMA, NSE, and other regulatory bodies.
  

Legal advisory and Contract management

• Provide expert legal advice to the Board and Management on governance, regulatory, compliance, and strategic matters.
  
• Review, vet, negotiate, and approve all contracts, agreements, leases, and legal instruments involving Kenya Re.
  
• Interpret legislation and regulatory requirements affecting the Corporation’s operations as a government-owned entity.
  
• Propose reforms to policies and procedures to align with the Corporation’s transformed ownership structure.
  

Litigation management

• Oversee the management and resolution of all litigation matters involving Kenya Re, with particular focus on resolving long-outstanding cases.
  
• Coordinate effectively with external lawyers and internal teams to ensure timely case handling, risk mitigation, and cost-effective outcomes.
  
• Monitor litigation processes, including cases for and against the Corporation, and provide regular updates to the Board and Management.
  

Records management and reporting

• Maintain safe custody of statutory registers, Board records, resolutions, title documents, securities,
  
• and other critical corporate records.
  
• Ensure preparation and timely submission of quarterly, annual, and statutory reports to regulatory authorities.
  
• Champion the implementation of compliance frameworks, quality management systems, and enterprise risk management practices.
  

People leadership and organizational effectiveness

• Provide inspirational leadership, mentorship, performance management, and professional development to staff in the Legal Services Division.
  
• Foster a culture of ethics, professionalism, accountability, and service excellence.
  
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, work plans, performance contracts, and procurement plans.
  
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Group Managing Director.