Head of Legal Services & Corporation Secretary Job at Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC)

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Legal Services & Corporation Secretary is the legal advisor to the Board and management on legal and corporate governance issues

Responsibilities for the Head of Legal Services & Corporation Secretary Job

• Providing sound legal advice to the Board and Management
• Advise the Board and Management on Corporate Governance and effective Board processes.
• Ensure the Corporation complies with relevant Legislation and regulations
• Plan and organize annual calendar of Board meetings of the Corporation and subsidiaries
• Prepare agenda and other documents, arrange and call for Board meetings
• Take minutes of Board meetings to ensure that proceedings from the meetings are accurately recorded and distributed
• Draw and ensure proper execution of contracts by authorized signatories
• Draw leases for Corporation’s properties
• Register Title documents for Corporation’s properties to ensure that all properties are properly accounted for
• Provide legal guidance to the Corporation on matters pertaining to debt collection
• Ensure effective management of legal risks through compliance with legal norms and corporate governance standards
• Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of information related to court cases and court hearing
• Prepare legal documentation and briefs for legal proceedings in court for use by external lawyers assigned cases to prosecute or defend
• Ensure that the Corporation is represented ably in Court cases
• Settle potential legal matters before going to Court to reduce costs that accrue due to over dependence on external lawyers
• Maintain secretarial records, statutory books and registers

Qualifications for the Head of Legal Services & Corporation Secretary

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• A Master’s degree from a recognized University
• Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law)
• CPS (K)
• At least 6 years’ experience with 4 years in a supervisory role
• Computer Literacy
• Good Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, Leadership skills
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya or equivalent professional body

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following documents:

• Clearance Certificate from HELB
• Clearance for Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority