Company Secretary & General Manager - Legal Services at Geothermal Development Company

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Spearheading guidance and advice on the day-to-day management of the company including compliance with legal, governance and statutory requirements
• Providing technical leadership to teams in the Directorate to enable them to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and achievement of organizational goals
• Oversees delivery of effective Board secretariat, legal and insurance services to the company to facilitate achievement of GDC’s strategic objectives
• Provides advice to the Board and Management on compliance with best practice corporate governance, establishes corporate governance framework as prescribed in law, company policies and code of conduct
• Maintains custody of GDC Company Seal and report to the Board on use of the Company Seal
• Spearheading the development of sound insurance and regulatory affairs policies and procedures to ensure the Company complies with applicable regulations, and in tandem with changing government and industry legislation
• Providing Legal Advisory to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors on all relevant aspects of corporate governance, regulations and applicable laws
• Developing a robust and facilitative legal and regulatory framework for enhancing organizational effectiveness and improving the Company’s image
• Providing Board Secretarial Services, including guidance on various legal aspects as may be required, and communicating Board Resolutions to the relevant Directorates for implementation
• Overseeing the formulation, monitoring & evaluation, and implementation of work-plans related to litigation, compliance, contracts and conveyancing matters
• Spearheading the preparation of impeccable Legal documents, opinions and legal interpretations on various matters as required including interpretation of court and arbitral rulings affecting the Company
• Overseeing the smooth implementation of all conveyancing matters to ensure perfection of documentation and securities
• Spearheading the formulation of sound contract management process from tendering to contract preparation, negotiation and execution
• Monitoring developments in relevant law, conduct legal research and participate in outreach programs to strengthen corporate governance and improve the quality-of-service delivery
• Overseeing performance management in the directorate through target settings, performance reviews, business process improvements aimed at improving organizational effectiveness
• Providing technical advice on the legal requirements in the recruitment and selection of staff
• Spearheading review of incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations; handle disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations
• Overseeing the preparation of concept papers, board papers, periodic progress reports and annual reports as necessary
• Provide legal advisory and participate in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations between Management and the Union
• Convene and ensure the Annual General Meeting is conducted in accordance with the law
• Ensure compliance with GDC’s memorandum and articles of association, all applicable laws, and manages Company’s legal risk
• Safeguarding all Company Contracts and Agreements and protect the Company from contractual risks including representing the company on legal matters

 Person Specifications

• A minimum period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management role
• Master’s degree in law or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)
• Certified Secretary (K)
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Membership to relevant professional body – LSK and ICPS (K)
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya