Corporation Secetary/Legal Services Manager ASB 3 at Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB)

JOB REF:PSASB/01/2022

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Job summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Officer will be responsible for:

1. Providing guidance to the Board of Directors on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
2. Coordinating legal advisory services to the Board to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements.
3. Providing legal advice during negotiations and interpretation of legal documents within the Board.
4. Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the board charter for the PSASB.
5. Promoting corporate governance and regulatory compliance within the Board.
6. Coordinating preparation and review of contractual agreements and memorandum of understanding (MOUs) within the Board;
7. Advising the Board and staff on new legislation, best practices and likely impact on the operations of the PSASB.
8. Coordinating training and development for the Board of Directors.
9. Overseeing the process of maintaining accurate and complete records to document all meetings of the Board of Directors.
10. Organizing for governance audits in accordance with the approved Board Charter.
11. Coordinating and conduct legal research for the Board of Directors and PSASB.
12. Coordinate legal services to the Board of Directors and PSASB.

Job specification:

1. A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in providing company secretarial legal services, of which five (5) shall be in a management position.
2. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
3. Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable recognized institution.
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
5. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
6. Member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing.
7. Holds a valid practicing certificate.
8. Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretary (ICPSK) in good standing.
9. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
10. Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
11. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution