Corporation Secretary Jobs in Kenya - Principal, Railway Training Institute

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Duties and Responsibilities:
The position reports to the Managing Director for efficient legal, advisory and secretariat services to the Management and the Board of Directors

The specific tasks will include:
* Participating in negotiations on concession related matters and interpreting concession documents;
* Providing legal advisory services to the Management and the Board to ensure statutory compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements;
* Providing Corporation secretarial services to the Board, and to the Management committees of the corporation;
* Attending Board meetings and advising on legal requirements;
* Inducting new Board members and ensuring preservation of records for all Board’s business;
* Developing and carrying out reviews of the code of conduct and manual for the Board;
* Advising the Corporation on corporate governance and environmental law issues;
* Ensuring KRC procurement contracts comply with set law and regulation including local and international laws and regulations;
* Attending to disputes between various stakeholders including customers and the Corporation and advising the corporation on all criminal and civil litigation;
* Maintaining custody of the corporation seal;
* Appointing and liaising with external lawyers to represent the Corporation;
* Regular review of contractual agreements to ensure adherence to the terms therein;
* Handling legal issues relating to employee and pension liability claims as well as carrying out due diligence investigations on claims; and
* Advising and guiding the Corporation on restitution processes for illegally acquired land claims.

Requirements:
* Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree;
* Masters Degree in Law or Business Administration will be an added advantage;
* Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law);
* Certified Public Secretary (CPSK) and full member of ICPS(K);
* Must be an advocate of the high court;
* 10 years experience in Commercial Law practice, 3 of which should have been at a management level in a medium size / large Corporation;
* Civil Litigation as an added advantage;
* Strong analytical and organization skills;
* Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.