Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services at Kenya leather Development Council (KLDC)

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible to the CEO for monitoring compliance with the legislation and regulatory framework including providing advice to the Council pertaining to all legal aspects and represent the Council in any legal actions to be initiated and /or defend the interest of the Council.

Duties and responsibilities

The Corporation Secretary and Legal Services shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinating the day to day running of the department;
• Ensuring the Council complies with constitutional, regulatory and all relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services;
• Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities on matters relating to Governance;
• Offering secretarial services to the Board which includes assisting in coordinating of Board meetings, preparation of board papers, documenting and ensuring the safe custody of the Board minutes, Board induction and training, preparation of Board work plans, Board Evaluation, Governance Audit, and the implementation of the Council’s code of conduct and ethics;
• Be the primary counsel to the Board, Management, and providing legal advice for all aspects of the Council’s operations;
• Co-coordinating litigation management and the appointment of external lawyers;
• Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Council’s in courts or other judicial authorities;
• Advising on preparation, review and the execution of contracts and other legal agreements;
• Custodian of the Company Seal, Corporation’s legal instruments and Legal documents including Title documents, intellectual property records and all other Corporations properties/Assets;
• Participating in the development of Council policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring compliance of the same;
• Ensuring that contractual risks are efficiently managed;

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Have a Master’s Degree in Laws from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in Management;
• Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate;
• Member of the Institute of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
• Be a certified Public Secretary (K) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and
• Demonstrate competence in work performance.

Key Competencies

• Supervisory skills
• Leadership skills
• Managerial skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Result oriented
• Analytical skills
• Decision making skills
• Innovation and creativity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity
• Emotional Intelligence
• Professionalism
• Attention to details
• Team player