Legal and Board Affairs Officer at Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company Limited

JOB REF.NO.

TVO/09/2020/002

TERMS OF SERVICE

Three (3) years Contract

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for facilitating effective communication among senior managers, the board of directors and shareholders, advising the managing director on matters of corporate governance, keeping records and minutes of the organization.

Reporting to the Managing Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• Advising the company on legal matters
• Drawing and vetting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents
• Ensuring proper preparation of legal reports and opinions
• Coordinating and liaising with external lawyers on all legal matters to ensure that the Agency’s interests are taken care of
• Undertaking legal research
• Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
• Coordinating external legal mandates to investigate and resolve potential legal issues with regard to financial instruments issued by donors

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for this Role

• Be in possession of a Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Have Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education
• Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Have a current Advocates Practicing Certificate
• Relevant work experience of not less than three (3) years in similar position
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Be proficient in computer applications

Other Requirements

Be a Kenyan Citizen