reference code KSL/PKF004/23
Key responsibilities: 

Provision of secretarial services to the Board which include coordinating and scheduling of Board meetings, preparation of Board papers, documenting and ensuring the safe custody of minutes, Board induction and training, preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, governance audit, and the implementation of the Company’s code of conduct and ethics.
Advise the Board and Management on all legal aspects of the Company’s business.
Co-ordinate litigation management and the appointment of external lawyers.
Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Company in courts or other judicial authorities.
Oversee the preparation, review and the execution of contracts and other legal agreements between the Company and external entities.
Co-ordinate the procurement of insurance services and their administration.
Maintain an inventory of all Company land and buildings.
Follow up on the issuance of titles and renewal of leases and leasing of Company properties.
Participate in the development of Company policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure compliance of the same.
Ensure that contractual risks are efficiently managed.
Co-ordinate and ensure representation of the Company in courts or other judicial authorities.
Manage the Company’s Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism.
Oversee development of preventive legal policies and strategies aimed at forestalling disputes, controversies and litigation.
Oversee the Legal Registry.
Ensure safe custody of the Company Seal, Corporation’s legal instruments, Legal documents, Title documents, intellectual property records and all other Corporations properties / Assets.
Liaise with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters.
Oversee compliance audit in the Company.
Prepare periodic work progress reports.
Prepare departmental budgets, work plans and procurement plans.

Person specifications:

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Law from a recognised institution.
A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised institution.
Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Must be a Certified Public Secretary.
Must be a member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience with five (5) at a managerial position.
A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of computer applications.
Must demonstrate leadership and excellent communication skills.
Must demonstrate ability to be a team player.

If you meet the requirements for this role, please download the form provided below, fill it out in a Word document, and email it along with your CV, ID, certificates, and any other relevant documents to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com, quoting reference code KSL/PKF004/23.