Corporation Secretary Head of Legal Service
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Industry Education / Teaching Founded 1980 Type Private Website N / A Address The Director Bandari Maritime Academy P O Box 99469 - 80107 MOMBASA
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BMA/26/CEO/CSHLS/03
- Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 165,700 - Kshs 315,000 p.m.
- House allowance: Kshs. 35,000
- Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000
- Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000
- Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
- Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities entail
- Coordinating development, implementation and reviewof policies and procedures pertaining to legal matters;
- Providing advice on all legal matters that affect the academy and its operations;
- Interpreting legal issues and ensuring compliance of the academy to statutory requirements;
- Coordinating drafting contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Academy;
- Representing the Academy in litigation and other legal matters in court;
- Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General and external lawyers on legal matters pertaining to the Academy;
- Coordinating maintenance of up-to-date case registers and files pertaining to the Academy;
- Ensuring timely review and preparation of case files for hearing;
- Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Academy’s activities;
- Spearheading legal research on legal matters pertaining to the Academy and emerging trends;
- Ensuring legal status of all the Academy’s assets, liabilities and claims are up to date;
- Ensuring maintenance of an up-to-date register of conflicts of interest
Required Qualification
For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: -
- Cumulative Service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Legal Services;
- Bachelor’s degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Master’s degree in Laws (LLB) or in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Certificate in Corporate Management/Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer application skills; and
- Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.