About the Job

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Company Secretary and Legal Services Director is responsible for implementing the Company’s continuing obligations, providing efficient, professional, and informed board secretariat services and corporate governance support. The role also involves ensuring adherence to applicable codes of corporate governance, the Companies Act, and best practices, as well as delivering legal services efficiently to enhance compliance with legal and statutory requirements and ensure timely resolution of cases and disputes.

Responsibilities

Implementing the Company’s continuing obligations.
Providing efficient, professional, and informed board secretariat services and corporate governance support.
Ensuring adherence to applicable codes of corporate governance, the Companies Act, and best practice.
Providing legal services efficiently to enhance compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
Ensuring effective resolution of cases and disputes in a timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
Master’s degree in Law or Business Administration or a related field.
Certified Public Secretary (CPS) K.
An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Valid practicing certificate.
Member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, five (5) years of which must be in senior management.
Demonstrated high performance and leadership in previous roles.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Computer literacy and proficiency with standard office computer applications.
Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.
A good understanding of complexities in developing systems for customer identification, billing, and motivating them and staff to cooperate in meter reading and revenue collection.