General Manager – Legal Services and Corporation Secretary

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review of the Corporation's legal strategies, guidelines and the development of relevant legislations, regulations and policies to safeguard the interest of the Corporation Spearhead the implementation of principles of corporate governance, relevant national policies, guidelines and directives Oversee preparation and management of the Board annual work plans Lead in providing legal advisory services to the Corporation to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements Spearhead legal negotiations on matters relating to concessioning of railways and interpreting concession documents to safeguard corporation's interests Provide strategic leadership and co-ordinate preparation and reviewing of contractual agreements in which the Corporation is a party Advising on new legislation, both locally and from other jurisdictions doing business with the Corporation, with an impact on the operations of the Corporation Advising on management of contracts to safeguard Corporation's assets, interests and reputation Provide leadership in advising and managing litigation and dispute resolution between various stakeholders and the Corporation to protect the Corporation's assets and reputation. Provide leadership in execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the Department has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management; Spearhead formulation, implementation and review of the Department's annual work plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the Corporation's performance targets and strategic plan; Oversee nurturing of competencies and promote a working environment that optimizes individual and team potential in the Department; Provide leadership in the development and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Department; Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Department; Coordinate implementation of a robust performance management system within the Department through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan; Provide strategic leadership in supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and development of all staff to ensure an efficient and motivated team in the Department to achieve business and people objectives. Lead in identifying and implementing best practices in management and legal regime To steer management and implementation of change initiatives to achieve desired business goals and culture in the Department. Provide strategic leadership in development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Department's annual budget, procurement and disposal plan, annual performance contract and the Department's periodic reports. Spearhead resource mobilization in the department. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks Oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the legal services Department Co-ordinate Board matters by preparing and dispatching Board Agendas, Board papers, minutes and action reports Liaising with the Chairman and the Managing Director in preparation of agenda for board meetings Communicating decisions of the Board to the Managing Director for appropriate action Co-ordinate reporting on implementation of Board decisions and preparing reports to the Board Oversee approval and appointment of external lawyers to represent the Corporation in legal matters Liaise with the Managing Director for authentication of the use of the common seal of the Corporation. Custodian of ownership documents of the Corporation's assets Appraise the direct reports. ​​​​​​​Financial Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership in development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Department's annual budget, procurement and disposal plan, annual performance contract and the Department's periodic reports. Spearhead resource mobilization in the department ​​​​​​​Requirements of the Position Master's degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution. Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable institution Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or such similar qualification from a reputable institution An advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing Certified Public Secretary and a member of ICS in good standing Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks At least fifteen (15) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be in a senior management position in a State Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service or private sector ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes Leadership skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving skills; Financial management skills; Organizational skills; Strategic management skills; Stakeholder management skills; Change management skills; Analytical skills; Emotional Intelligence; Interpersonal Skills; Networking & collaboration skills; Creativity and Innovation; Time management skills