General Manager – Legal Services and Corporation Secretary

About the role

Kenya Railways, a government-owned enterprise, is recruiting a General Manager – Legal Services and Corporation Secretary based in Nairobi (Westlands). The post reports to the Managing Director and covers the legal department and the role of Corporation Secretary. It is a five-year contract renewable once, subject to retirement age and satisfactory performance.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate, implement and review the Corporation's legal strategies, guidelines and relevant laws, regulations and policies, and advise on new local and foreign legislation affecting the Corporation.
• Implement corporate governance principles and national policies, and oversee the Board's annual work plans.
• Provide legal advice on compliance, contract management, concessioning of railways, litigation and dispute resolution, and risk management, internal controls and business continuity.
• Lead the department's annual work plans, budgets, procurement and asset disposal plans, performance contracts and periodic reports, and spearhead resource mobilization.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of the legal department, including Board agendas, papers, minutes and action reports, and the appointment of external lawyers.
• Appoint and appraise direct reports, foster ethical practices, prevent corruption, and coach, mentor and train staff.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution, or a Bachelor's degree in Law.
• Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or a similar qualification.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Certified Public Secretary and member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries in good standing.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 in a senior management position in a state corporation or comparable public or private organization.
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership of at least four weeks.

Required skills

• Leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, financial management, organizational and strategic management skills.
• Stakeholder and change management, analytical, emotional intelligence, interpersonal, networking and time management skills.

Applicants must submit a signed application letter, a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and a copy of their ID card. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to produce originals of these documents and to provide Chapter Six clearances (Criminal Investigation, HELB, KRA, EACC and credit reference bureau).