South Nyanza Sugar Company General Manager- Legal Services & Company Secretary Jobs in Kenya

South Nyanza Sugar Company General Manager, Legal Services & Company Secretary Jobs in Kenya; Reporting to the Managing Director, the position is responsible for facilitating legal compliance
and providing legal services to the Company; provision of Board Secretariat services and
advisory services on corporate governance.


Specific responsibilities will include:

i. Coordinating and managing the Board Secretariat and Legal Services function;

ii. Offering Secretarial services to the Board;

iii. Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of
governance;

iv. Assisting the Board in carrying out induction and training;

v. Updating the Board and Committee charters;

vi. Assisting the Board in carrying out preparation of Company work plans;#

vii. Assisting the Board in carrying out Board evaluation;

viii. Assisting the Board in carrying out Governance audit;

ix. Implementing the Code of Conduct and Ethics;

x. Ensuring the timely preparation and circulation of Board reports and Committee papers;

xi. Ensuring timely circulation of Board and Committee minutes;

xii. Custodian of the Seal of the Organization and account its use to the Board;

xiii. Maintaining and updating the register of conflicts of interest;

xiv. Ensuring that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization.

xv. Ensuring that the annual returns and any other statutory documents required to be filed
are promptly filed with the relevant authorities;

xvi. Providing legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding upon the
Company;

xvii. Managing staff performance management in the Department;

xviii. Ensuring the planning and budgeting for the Department;

xix. Providing advice on legal and corporate governance matters to the Board;

xx. Maintaining safe custody of contracts and legal documents;

xxi. Reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases
and other legal documents to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the
Company’s policies;

xxii. Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Company in courts or other judicial
authorities;

xxiii. Managing litigation and review progress of litigation matters;

xxiv. Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all
legal matters;

xxv. Ensuring registration of the Company’s documents for intellectual property;

xxvi. Overseeing risk mitigation in the Department.

Requirement:

 Masters Degree in Law (LLM) or equivalent from a recognized institution.

 Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB).

 Post Graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law.

 Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

 Certified Public Secretary of Kenya.

 At least fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which must be at senior
management level.

 Member of LSK and ICPSK.


 Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;

 Computer Proficiency.

 Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

How to Apply


Applications with detailed curriculum vitae indicating current position, qualifications, work experience,
current and expected remuneration, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials,
copy of national identity card, names of at least three (3) referees and day time telephone contact should
be addressed to the contact below.
Applications should be sent by registered mail, courier, or hand delivered to SonySugar Headquarters,
Sare-Awendo along Kisii-Migori Road or sent via email to administration@sonysugar.co.ke

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