Corporation Secretary / Deputy Director, Legal Services at National Heroes Council

Job Description

Reports to : C.E.O/Director

Tenure : 5 Years Renewable subject to performance and retirement age

• Overseeing the provision of legal services to the Council and Management
• Overseeing the drafting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents
• Coordinating legal research to ensure Council compliance in accordance with applicable laws
• Assisting in preparation and communication of Council Resolutions, Action Points, Council Reports and Council Minutes
• Identifying and mitigating legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the actions of the Council
• Liaising with external advocates on all cases filed against the Council to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time,
• Representing the Council in litigation matters
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• At least twelve (12) years’ work related experience from the private or public sector five (5) of which must have been at a senior management position;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya, (LSK);
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstration of results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.