Assistant Legal Services Manager at Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise the Managing Director on all Legal matters and corporate governance issues.
• Provide Board Secretarial and related services.
• Coordinate preparation of legal opinions on all legal matters.
• Represent the Bureau in all litigation and arbitration matters;
• Co-ordinate legal and governance audits;
• Oversee preparation and management of contracts, formal agreements and other
• legal instruments between the bureau and other parties to protect the Bureau’s Interest.
• Spearhead development/review and coordination of relevant legal, regulatory,
• policies, procedures and administrative frameworks;
• Develop and maintaining relationship with stakeholders;
• Supervise, coach and mentor direct and indirect reports for improved performance
• Evaluate and conduct performance management appraisal of direct report.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.L.B.) or its equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Law (L.L.M.) or Business Administration (M.B.A.). is an added advantage.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience with at least four (4) years at senior management/leadership position.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Post Graduate Diploma in law.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Member of Law Society of Kenya (L.S.K.) in good standing.
• Valid Practicing Certificate.
• Problem solving, decision making, integrity, good communication, organisation and planning skills.
• A good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts to new environments and self-motivated.