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The Kenya Pipeline Company Limited is a State Corporation established on 6th September, 1973 under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya and started commercial operations in 1978. The Company is 100% owned by the Government and complies with the provisions of the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of 1986.
(KPC/ADVT/20/2017)
Overall Purpose
Responsible for assisting the Legal Services Manager in providing technical legal leadership and investigating and enforcing cases of violations against the Company, ensuring compliance with the Company and Statutory requirements by providing legal advice to Management and the Company.
Key responsibilities
• Participate in organizational performance contract reviews and business process improvements aimed at improving organizational effectiveness
• In liaison with the Human Resource Department, ensure Company compliance with Labour laws.
• Participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations between Management and the Union.
• Participate in Disciplinary Committee meetings to review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations; handle disputes and recommend appropriate action in line with the law, approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Review complex, sensitive and high risk legal matters in order to determine which cases pose the greatest threat to the security of the Company
• Provide legal advice and assistance on all aspects of government regulation and prepare opinions and legal interpretations on various matters related to the interpretation of applicable Statutes and Regulations.
• Give guidance to lawyers representing Kenya Pipeline Company in courts of law, tribunals and before quasi-judicial bodies and may negotiate settlements to protect the interests of the Company in contested proceedings.
• Monitor developments in legal research, participate in outreach programs to strengthen corporate governance and improve the quality of service delivery
• Draft legal documents, interpret rulings and monitor implementation of laws and government policies and regulations
• Establish and maintain contractual agreements with externally appointed professional legal firms to provide legal services in cases of civil or criminal litigation involving Kenya Pipeline Company
• Gather evidence in cases involving Kenya Pipeline Company to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings in order to formulate legal defense or to initiate legal action
• Conduct legal research, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings
• Liaise with Attorney General’s Chambers, Registrar General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders throughout the country in connection with prosecution of offenders and to develop and advance criminal cases when the violation warrants more severe action
• Provide technical leadership to the legal team to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on so.
Key Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a reputable University.
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Certified Public Secretary (K)
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience.
Key competencies
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial law with a strong litigation background.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in providing high quality customer service
• Proficiency in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data base, presentation, email, internet etc
• Ability to deliver Kenya Pipeline Company’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency around change and motivates staff to join change efforts
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving legal trends through continuing legal education, especially in the area of pensions.
Terms of Service
The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
(KPC/ADVT/19/2017)
Overall Purpose
Responsible for assisting the Legal Services Manager in providing technical legal leadership in monitoring the preparation, drafting, vetting and negotiations of contracts, Company loans documents, Company Leases, other formal agreements and legal instruments between Kenya Pipeline Company Limited and other parties.; Ensuring comprehensive and cost effective insurance of Company Assets and personnel; providing legal advice to the company.
Key responsibilities
• Assist in reviewing of complex, sensitive and high risk legal matters in order to determine which cases pose the greatest threat to the security of the Company.
• Provide legal advice and assistance as necessary.
• Assist in ensuring that the Company’s insurance portfolio is run in the most cost effective manner.
• Spearhead debt collection from staff who is no longer engaged with the company.
• Ensure that the preparation, drafting and the negotiation of contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments between the Kenya Pipeline Company and other parties are done in the Organization’s best interest.
• Monitor developments in legal research, participate in outreach programs to strengthen corporate governance and improve the quality of service delivery
• Draft legal documents, interpret and implement laws and rulings including government policies and regulations
• Assist in establishing and maintaining contractual agreements with appointed external legal counsel.
• Gather evidence in cases involving Kenya Pipeline Company to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings in order to formulate legal defense or to initiate legal action
• Conduct legal research, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings
• Assess staff performance, identify training needs, as well as design and implement training programmes to equip staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve service delivery.
• Ensuring complete and accurate company records in compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act
Key Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a reputable University.
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Certified Public Secretary (K)
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience.
Key competencies
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial law, contracts and convincing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications
• Flexibility and responsiveness in providing high quality customer service
• He/she will also be responsible for ensuring that the Company assets are insured.
Terms of Service
The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
NB: Candidates interested in this position are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies of the following certificates;
1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations
2. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
5. Clearance from Credit reference bureau
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to the address below enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications, and attach copies of certificates and relevant testimonials.
Applications may be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza, Ground Floor in the APPLICATION BOX or posted to:
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
P.O. Box 73442, 00200
NAIROBI.
All applications should be received not later than Monday, 19th June 2017.
Kenya Pipeline Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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