KPA Pension Scheme Legal Officer Jobs in Mombasa
KPA Pension Scheme Legal Officer Jobs in Mombasa
Our client, the KPA Pension Scheme is undergoing a transformation to streamline its operations in order to realise its envisioned growth and efficiency in service delivery to its members.
In consideration of the intended growth, the Scheme wishes to recruit a qualified individual to take up the following position.
Legal Officer - HR/SA/PKF 09
The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal services and related matters and ensuring scheme compliance with relevant legislation and offering Board secretariat services.
Roles and Responsibilities
Review the progress of litigation to ensure effective representation of the Scheme;
Represent the scheme in all disputes including arbitration or litigation in the Court;
Supervision of review of progress of ongoing litigation and arbitrations/mediations to ensure proper case management;
Conduct legal research and participate in vetting and drawing contracts, lease, loans agreement and other legal documents;
Maintain records of contracts, leases, loan agreements and the covenants therein;
Provide timely information on renewals or termination of agreements;
Draw up contracts, lease documents, loan agreements and other legal documents;
Provision of Board secretariat services to the Board of Trustees including but not limited to:
Carry out board administrative tasks including recording board meetings
Receive and file legal notices on behalf of the organization
In charge of filing secretarial annual returns
Filing board resolutions from board meetings
Certifying company documents
Custodian of company seal
Custodian of company legal documents articles and memos
Sends notices for AGMs, extraordinary general meeting
Participate in liaison with external lawyers on legal matters for the Scheme
Gather information and evidence on cases and compiling the cases as required;
Ensure proper documentation by participating in maintenance and filing all court proceedings as per established systems
Prepare legal documents as required and participate in handling insurance matters as and when required;
Attend to Annual General Meeting as and when required;
Prepare legal reports and opinion on matters involving the Scheme and presenting to the Scheme Administrator
Draft and review legal documents and contracts;
Maintain legal office records, filing correspondences and update files current status online and opening new file cases;
Official search, filing and registration of documents;
Assist the Scheme Administrator in Secretarial duties during Board of Trustee meetings
Process advocate’s fee vouchers and requisitioning of payments
Knowledge and Skills Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
Member of Law Society of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
A minimum of six (6) year relevant experience;
Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice
Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams
Must demonstrate ability to multitask.
Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness
Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge
Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area
Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication
Must be able to work under pressure
Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals
Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KPA Pension Scheme Legal Officer Jobs in Mombasa
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