Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager (Corporation Secretary and Legal services), he/she
will be responsible for leading the legal Section and provide legal advisory services in all
Legal matters relating to the Fund’s activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Vet and draft legal agreements; Ensure proper safe custody of all legal documents and seals; Formulate and review the Fund’s legal strategies, policies, processes and procedures; Prepare legal opinion and advice on general issues that may arise from time to time
with respect to the various departments; Receive summons, review the relevant files and prepare suitable instructions to
external lawyers; Review all court documents prepared by external lawyers; Correspond with external lawyers/advocates on all the issues that may arise and
advises on the position of the Fund; Represent the Fund in all legal proceedings, co-ordinate preparations, filing and
service of pleadings; Interpret legal opinions and offers guidance on legal requirements; Disseminate appropriate legal information to staff and ensure compliance with the
legal framework; and
Reviews leases and contracts of all legal documentation and those drawn by third
parties.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS: Master of Laws, Strategic Management, Business administration, Finance, Social
Sciences or a related field from a recognized institution; Bachelor of Laws, Strategic Management, Business management, Finance, Social
sciences or a related field from a recognized institution; Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council for Legal Education or
Certified Secretary (CS). Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; At least ten (10) years work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a
senior management position; Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body such as the Law Society
of Kenya (LSK) and/or Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) and in good standing; Leadership Course from a recognized institution or a Certificate in Corporate
Governance; Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfilled requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
COMPETENCIES: Communication skills; Integrity, honesty and ethical; Interpersonal skills; Independence and objectivity; and
Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.