Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Service at Bandari Maritime Academy

BMA/26/CEO/CSHLS/03 

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 165,700 - Kshs 315,000 p.m.
• House allowance: Kshs. 35,000
• Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000
• Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000
• Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities entail

• Coordinating development, implementation and reviewof policies and procedures pertaining to legal matters;
• Providing advice on all legal matters that affect the academy and its operations;
• Interpreting legal issues and ensuring compliance of the academy to statutory requirements;
• Coordinating drafting contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Academy;
• Representing the Academy in litigation and other legal matters in court;
• Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General and external lawyers on legal matters pertaining to the Academy;
• Coordinating maintenance of up-to-date case registers and files pertaining to the Academy;
• Ensuring timely review and preparation of case files for hearing;
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Academy’s activities;
• Spearheading legal research on legal matters pertaining to the Academy and emerging trends;
• Ensuring legal status of all the Academy’s assets, liabilities and claims are up to date;
• Ensuring maintenance of an up-to-date register of conflicts of interest

Required Qualification

For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: -

• Cumulative Service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Legal Services;
• Bachelor’s degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Master’s degree in Laws (LLB) or in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Certificate in Corporate Management/Leadership Course lasting not less than four  (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.