Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority Corporation Secretary/Head of Legal Jobs in Kenya

Purpose of the Job

The Corporation Secretary is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Constitution, statutory requirements and establishing risk management procedures to prevent and mitigate against governance and legal risks, fulfilment of contractual obligations, as well as advising on all corporate governance matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise the Board and Management on all corporate governance matters duly guided by the Constitution, statutes (in particular the Unclaimed Financial Act, 2011) and the Mwongozo Code on Corporate Governance for State Corporations

• Organise Board and Board Committee Meetings in consultation with the Board

• Prepare Board Minutes and Resolutions and ensure the implementation of all Board Resolutions with due regard to guiding statues where applicable

• Board Management including induction, training and development of Directors

• Maintain custody of the corporation seal and account to the Board for its use

• Maintain custody of corporate records relating to the Authority as recommended under the Mwongozo Code on Corporate Governance for State Corporations

• Deliver high level governance and legal strategy to enable the Authority meet its strategic objectives

• Support the long-term growth of the Authority by providing pragmatic and effective legal advice to the Board and Management

• Draft and review contracts, memoranda of understanding, and all other legal agreements to which the Authority is party

• Advise the Board, Management and staff of relevant legal and statutory developments that have a bearing on the industry and the Authority’s operations in a timely and responsive manner.

• Provide legal opinions to the Board and Management and personnel regarding legal questions, case management, personnel problems and recommend appropriate courses of action;

• Identify potential governance, legal and regulatory risks and determine appropriate mitigation measures;

• Liaise with all divisions to establish

appropriate checks and balances to facilitate verifiable review of contracts to mitigate potential legal risks;

• Provide robust professional and timely representation for the Authority before courts, administrative tribunals and commissions in the defence/prosecution of litigation or matters filed by or against the Authority (including all areas of regulatory enforcement);

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from an institution recognised by the Commission for University Education

• Master’s degree in Law or Business Administration or any related field from an institution recognised by the Commission for University Education

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing

• Member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing

• Possess a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience with 7 years in both the company secretarial services and legal fields

Competencies/Knowledge & other Attributes:

Conversant with the laws of Kenya; skills in advocacy; sound interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrable analytical skills; tact and diplomacy; negotiation skills; and demonstrable proficiency in the use of ICT.

Terms and Conditions

Appointments will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance, and successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority Corporation Secretary/Head of Legal Jobs in Kenya

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