Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Service

BMA/26/CEO/CSHLS/03 

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 165,700 - Kshs 315,000 p.m.
  
• House allowance: Kshs. 35,000
  
• Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000
  
• Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000
  
• Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
  
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities entail

• Coordinating development, implementation and reviewof policies and procedures pertaining to legal matters;
  
• Providing advice on all legal matters that affect the academy and its operations;
  
• Interpreting legal issues and ensuring compliance of the academy to statutory requirements;
  
• Coordinating drafting contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Academy;
  
• Representing the Academy in litigation and other legal matters in court;
  
• Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General and external lawyers on legal matters pertaining to the Academy;
  
• Coordinating maintenance of up-to-date case registers and files pertaining to the Academy;
  
• Ensuring timely review and preparation of case files for hearing;
  
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Academy’s activities;
  
• Spearheading legal research on legal matters pertaining to the Academy and emerging trends;
  
• Ensuring legal status of all the Academy’s assets, liabilities and claims are up to date;
  
• Ensuring maintenance of an up-to-date register of conflicts of interest
  

Required Qualification

For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: -

• Cumulative Service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Legal Services;
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
  
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
  
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  
• Master’s degree in Laws (LLB) or in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
  
• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;
  
• Certificate in Corporate Management/Leadership Course lasting not less than four  (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
  
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Method of Application

Once you have filled the above application form, please submit the required documents via email clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and Title as the subject of your email,

BMA/26/CEO/CSHLS/03 

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 165,700 - Kshs 315,000 p.m.
  
• House allowance: Kshs. 35,000
  
• Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000
  
• Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000
  
• Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
  
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities entail

• Coordinating development, implementation and reviewof policies and procedures pertaining to legal matters;
  
• Providing advice on all legal matters that affect the academy and its operations;
  
• Interpreting legal issues and ensuring compliance of the academy to statutory requirements;
  
• Coordinating drafting contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Academy;
  
• Representing the Academy in litigation and other legal matters in court;
  
• Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General and external lawyers on legal matters pertaining to the Academy;
  
• Coordinating maintenance of up-to-date case registers and files pertaining to the Academy;
  
• Ensuring timely review and preparation of case files for hearing;
  
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Academy’s activities;
  
• Spearheading legal research on legal matters pertaining to the Academy and emerging trends;
  
• Ensuring legal status of all the Academy’s assets, liabilities and claims are up to date;
  
• Ensuring maintenance of an up-to-date register of conflicts of interest
  

Required Qualification

For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: -

• Cumulative Service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Legal Services;
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
  
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
  
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  
• Master’s degree in Laws (LLB) or in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
  
• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;
  
• Certificate in Corporate Management/Leadership Course lasting not less than four  (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
  
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Method of Application

Once you have filled the above application form, please submit the required documents via email clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and Title as the subject of your email,