Our client is a Pension Scheme serving Local Authorities and Associated organisations and as part of our change process, we are looking for an exceptional individual to fill the position of Board Secretary.
Reporting to the Managing Trustee you will provide effective Secretarial services to the Board of Trustees and offer technical advice and expertise to the organisation and senior management team on all legal issues. Ensuring the provision of efficient, quality and cost effective management of the procurement services of the organisation will be key.
You will be responsible for advising the Board on good corporate governance and for developing and implementing strategic, sound and facilitative legal frameworks that will ensure the security of pension funds, protect the rights of members and beneficiaries and enforce compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
In addition to this your core duties will involve providing legal advise on all aspects of pensions/retirement benefits management, developing and implementing compliance management programs, preparing all legal documentation including legal drafts, contracts, leases, formal agreements etc., establishing and maintaining contractual agreements with professional legal firms and overseeing all procurement processes and activities.Reporting to the Managing Trustee you will provide effective Secretarial services to the Board of Trustees and offer technical advice and expertise to the organisation and senior management team on all legal issues. Ensuring the provision of efficient, quality and cost effective management of the procurement services of the organisation will be key.
You will be responsible for advising the Board on good corporate governance and for developing and implementing strategic, sound and facilitative legal frameworks that will ensure the security of pension funds, protect the rights of members and beneficiaries and enforce compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a first degree in Law (LLB);
- A Master’s degree majoring in Commercial Law or related subject is an added advantage;
- Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and possess a CPS-K;
- Have eight (8) years experience heading a legal department with strong Company Secretarial skills and exposure to procurement processes;
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing the pensions/retirement benefits sector; and
- Possess strong analytical and critical thinking ability, have well developed negotiation and influencing skills, be attentive to detail and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The Advertiser
P. O. Box 44286
Nairobi GPO, 00100
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted!
