Our client, a professional governing body in Kenya, wishes to recruit a highly competent, passionate, dedicated, and results-oriented professional to fill the position of Corporation Secretary & Director, Legal Services. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in corporate governance, legal services, regulatory compliance, and corporate secretarial functions while supporting the Council in delivering its statutory mandate through sound legal advice, effective governance practices, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Corporation Secretary & Director, Legal Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of corporate governance, legal services, board affairs management, regulatory compliance, litigation management, contract administration, and corporate secretarial services. The position serves as the principal legal and governance advisor to the Council and Management and ensures compliance with applicable laws, governance standards, statutory obligations, and best practices in corporate governance.

The duties and responsibilities shall entail:

• Provide legal, governance, and regulatory advice to the Council and Management.
• Coordinate Council induction, training, evaluation, governance audits, and implementation of the Council Charter and Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Facilitate Council and Committee meetings, including preparation and circulation of agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions, and governance reports.
• Ensure safe custody and proper use of the Council Seal, statutory records, governance documents, and legal records.
• Maintain and update statutory registers, including conflict of interest registers.
• Interpret laws, regulations, policies, and emerging legal developments affecting the Council and provide legal opinions and recommendations.
• Formulate, implement, and review legal, governance, compliance, and regulatory policies, frameworks, and procedures.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee implementation of contracts, agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other legal instruments.
• Coordinate preparation and publication of legal notices, gazette notices, and statutory instruments.
• Oversee litigation management, dispute resolution, and engagement of external advocates.
• Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and other regulatory and enforcement agencies on legal matters affecting the Council.
• Coordinate legal research, legislative reviews, and regulatory reforms, including review of sector legislation and related regulations.
• Lead implementation of legal risk management, compliance, data protection, and privacy frameworks.
• Facilitate protection and management of the Council's intellectual property rights.
• Lead digitization and automation of legal and governance processes, including legal technology, contract automation, AI-enabled solutions, and case management systems.
• Prepare departmental budgets, procurement plans, work plans, and performance reports.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management for staff within the Legal Services Department.

The candidate must have:

• At least twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in the public or private sector.
• At least five (5) years' experience at management level.
• Demonstrated results in work performance.
• Experience in governance, legal advisory, litigation management, corporate secretarial services, regulatory compliance, and contract management.

Required

• Strategic leadership and corporate governance.
• Legal drafting and legislative interpretation.
• Regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Litigation and dispute resolution.
• Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.

Added Advantage

• Knowledge of legal technology and digital governance.
• Financial management and budgeting skills.
• Coaching and mentorship experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications exclusively through the My Jobs in Kenya recruitment portal by visiting www.myjobsinkenya.com and following the application instructions for this position.

Applications submitted through email, hand delivery, postal mail, or any other means will not be considered.

Applicants experiencing any challenges while submitting their applications through the portal may contact 0718 865 888 during official working hours for assistance.

Applications must be received on or before the advertised closing date and time.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of fairness, merit, inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunity in employment.

In accordance with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Public Service (Values and Principles) Act, and other applicable Government policies, women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), marginalized and minority groups, and all qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

The Council is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Kenya while promoting professionalism, integrity, accountability, and excellence in public service.

CHAPTER SIX OF THE CONSTITUTION

Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by submitting valid clearance certificates from the following institutions before appointment:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) – Certificate of Good Conduct
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Canvassing in any form shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• Any form of lobbying or undue influence during the recruitment process is prohibited.
• Providing false, misleading, or inaccurate information at any stage of the recruitment process shall result in automatic disqualification and may lead to further legal or administrative action.
• The Council reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement without assigning any reason.

DATA PRIVACY NOTICE

By submitting an application through the My Jobs in Kenya recruitment portal, applicants consent to the collection, processing, and use of their personal information solely for purposes of this recruitment exercise and in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019. Personal information will be handled confidentially and will only be shared where required by law or for purposes directly related to the recruitment process.