CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, COMMERCIAL, CENTRAL OFFICE
Full-Time @Kenya Power posted 8 months ago in Energy & Infrastructure Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 9253
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Executive
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Management & Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, COMMERCIAL, CENTRAL OFFICE
Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1662
Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, the Chief Legal Officer, Commercial will be
responsible for Legal and Commercial Services and supporting the Management on all
related legal matters concerning the Company especially those of a commercial and
contractual nature. The key responsibilities for this position are:
• Manage the commercial function.
• Carry out negotiations, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and ensuring
they are duly executed.
• Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the Company and maintain the database.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, contractual and corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions and prepare /draft leases.
• Ensure Company’s transactions comply with corporate laws and regulations.
• Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and other entities.
• Coordinate internal compliance review and monitor activities, including periodic
reviews of the Departments and Regions.
• Attend to all legal matters of the Company including advising, vetting and drafting of
legal agreements and contracts.
• Undertake legal awareness, training and educational programs, to improve business
understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements and contractual matters
as may be required.
• Prepare reports and maintain the records of the Company with respect to the Legal
Services Department to enable monitoring and reporting to the Management.
• Participate in the formulation of sectional work procedures and policies.
• Monitor and evaluate all Contracts and Agreements.
• Ensure safe custody of all legal documents, contracts and security documentation for
the Company.
• Make claims from the banks of those debtors who are large power consumers and
bidders/tenderers who have valid guarantees.
• Enhance good corporate governance.
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• Ensure compliance and adherence to statutory requirements and to the corporate
policies, procedures and systems.
• Coordinate efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinations.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Appointment Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized Institution.
• Certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Minimum of nine (9) years’ post admission experience in a busy law firm or commercial
entity, three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
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• Course in Corporate Governance.
• Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Attention to details
• High levels of Integrity and Ethics
• Drive for results and achievement
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership Skills
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