Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Service

About the role

Bandari Maritime Academy in Nairobi is recruiting a Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Service. The post reports to the Chief Executive Officer and covers all legal matters affecting the academy, including policy, compliance, litigation and legal research. The position is permanent and pensionable.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures on legal matters.
• Advise on all legal matters affecting the academy and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Draft contracts, leases, MOUs and other legal documents on behalf of the academy.
• Represent the academy in litigation and other legal matters in court.
• Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and external lawyers.
• Maintain up-to-date case registers and files, and ensure they are ready for hearing.
• Initiate legislation amendments needed for the academy's activities and lead legal research.
• Keep the legal status of assets, liabilities and claims current and maintain a register of conflicts of interest.

Required profile

• Cumulative service of 15 years, including 3 years at the grade of Assistant Director, Legal Services.
• Bachelor's degree in Laws (LLB) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Master's degree in Laws or a relevant field, and membership of the Law Society of Kenya.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Certificate in Corporate Management/Leadership of at least 4 weeks from a recognised institution.
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer application skills.

What we offer

• Basic salary of Kshs. 165,700 to 315,000 per month.
• House allowance of Kshs. 35,000, commuter allowance of Kshs. 20,000 and leave allowance of Kshs. 10,000.

To apply, complete the application form and send the required documents by email, stating the job reference number and title in the subject line.