Chief Legal Officer (Board Secretariat & Compliance) at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

Job Ref No. KPC/ADVT/16/2023 (1post)

Job Description

• Support the Company Secretary in informing Board members of meetings and other important dates, taking minutes at meetings, and maintaining documentation associated with the board.
• Support the Company Secretary in keeping membership rolls updated and reviews and stores pertinent organizational documents.
• Act as a liaison with Board Committees of the organization and update and keep copies of resolutions.
• Assist the CS in preparation of Board matters through preparation and dispatching of board agendas, Board papers, Board minutes and Board action reports.
• Support the Company Secretary in safe custody of all board documents and record- keeping thereof
• Retrieval of minutes / board resolutions when required
• Keep track of implementation status of Board resolutions
• Facilitate timely dispatch of the board notices, papers, letters and other correspondences to the directors.
• Coordinating the directors’ transport and offer administrative support to the Board
• Monitoring implementation of Board annual work plans.
• Assist the CS in ensuring Board Minutes are confirmed and filed.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the function.

Person specification

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a reputable University.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Minimum of eight (8) years post qualification relevant experience three (3) years must have been in a Senior Management role
• Be a Commissioner for Oaths
• Be a Notary Public
• Be in possession of CPS (K)
• Member of Law Society of Kenya
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries in good standing

Key Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of commercial law including legal and regulatory framework governing the regulation of Energy sector
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications
• Flexibility and responsiveness in providing high quality customer service
• Proficiency in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data base, presentation, email, internet etc.
• Ability to deliver Kenya Pipeline Company’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency around change and motivates staff to join change efforts.