Thika Water And Sewerage Company Ltd Company Secretary/Manager - Legal Services Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Provide legal advisory, litigation management, corporate governance and company secretarial services to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate requirements.
Safeguard the Company's legal interests through effective litigation management, contract administration, regulatory compliance, board administration and corporate governance support.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Litigation Management
Initiate and manage legal proceedings involving the Company, including preparation of pleadings, writs, defences, submissions and related legal documents.
Prepare, file and prosecute cases aimed at recovery of amounts owed to the Company.
Represent the Company in court proceedings, arbitration hearings and other legal forums.
Provide legal advice on civil matters and determine cases requiring external legal counsel.
Liaise with and support external advocates in the execution of legal assignments.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on civil matters, disputes and compensation claims.
Advise Management on statutory, legal and regulatory compliance matters.
Maintain an up-to-date database of all legal cases involving the Company.
Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Services
Maintain registers of Company agreements, legal cases, board member records and statutory documents.
Coordinate timely preparation, circulation and management of Board and Committee papers.
Prepare Board meeting notices, agendas and supporting documentation in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Attend Board and Committee meetings and record accurate minutes and proceedings.
Maintain Board resolutions, decisions, proceedings and governance records.
Prepare and communicate Board decisions, directives, policies and resolutions to management, staff and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks and statutory filing requirements.
File statutory returns with the Registrar of Companies within prescribed timelines.
Coordinate submission of annual returns, director changes, resolutions and statutory reports.
Contract Management & Compliance
Draft, review and vet contracts, agreements and legal documents.
Monitor contractual obligations and compliance requirements.
Ensure legal risks are appropriately identified and mitigated.
Maintain proper contract records and documentation.
Support enforcement of legal and regulatory obligations across the organization.
Perform any other related duties assigned by management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law
from a recognized university.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya or equivalent recognized qualification.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education.
Certified Public Secretary (CPS) qualification.
Member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICPSK).
Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
Valid Practising Certificate.
Proficiency in ICT applications.
Experience
Minimum six (6) years of relevant legal experience.
At least three (3) years in a leadership or senior management position in either the public or private sector.
Demonstrated experience in litigation management, legal advisory services, corporate governance and company secretarial functions.
Experience supporting Boards of Directors and senior management is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
Corporate Governance and Board Administration.
Company Secretarial Practice.
Legal Research and Opinion Writing.
Contract Drafting and Review.
Commercial and Corporate Law.
Regulatory and Statutory Compliance.
Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Legal Risk Management.
Corporate Records and Statutory Filings Management.
Policy Interpretation and Legal Advisory Services.
Stakeholder and External Counsel Management.
Key Competencies
Strategic Legal Advisory Skills.
Corporate Governance Leadership.
Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills.
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.
Legal Drafting and Documentation.
Communication and Presentation Skills.
Integrity, Ethics and Professional Judgment.
Confidentiality and Discretion.
Leadership and Team Management.
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving.
Organizational and Planning Skills.
Attention to Detail and Regulatory Compliance.
How to apply
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