Duties and Responsibilities
The Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services shall be responsible for legal matters pertaining to the Authority, including issues of property management, insurance, criminal proceedings.
Rendering legal advice to the Director General for any legal actions to be initiated and / or defending the interest of the Authority.
Advising managers on day to day legal problems connected with the Authority regulations.
The responsibilities of the Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services shall include and not limited to:
Responsible for legal matters pertaining to the Authority, including issues of property management, insurance, criminal and civil proceedings
Rendering professional legal advice to the DG for any legal action to be initiated and/ or defending the interests of the Authority
Advising managers on day to day legal matters connected with the Authority’s operations
Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action
Advising the Board of Directors on corporate and legal affairs and matters of corporate governance
Arranging and conducting periodic and special meetings of the Board, preparing agenda and board papers and ensuring all board members receive agenda before scheduled meetings and within the stipulated time;
Making administrative arrangement for board meetings e.g. accommodations and flight bookings, a transport arrangement and ensuring provision of what will be required during the meeting
Recording and circulating minutes of board meetings, coordinating with various experts within the departments/sections for expeditious action on board directives;
Liaising with ministries and government departments and follow up on action items;
Ensuring compliance with established procedures for holding board meetings as well as statutory compliance with laws and regulations affecting the operations of the Authority:
Initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the AG’S chambers and Ministry of Transport
Participating in the development of internal maritime conventions
Academic Qualifications
A law degree from recognized University
An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualifications,
Professional Qualifications
An advocate of the high court of Kenya
Hold of a valid practicing certificate
Member of the law society of Kenya
Registered certificated public secretary of Kenya
A member of the institute of certified public secretaries of Kenya
Experience
10 years’ experience with at least 4 years at senior level management
Prior experience in carrying out company/corporation secretarial duties
Required Skills
Must have the ability to think strategically
Must have proven intellectually leadership in managing people and financial resources
Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and highly confident
Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
Ability to work under pressure
