SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER
Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1169
Reporting to the Principal Legal Officer, in Legal, Regulatory
Affairs & Company Secretary Division, the Senior Legal Officer, will be
responsible for Legal, Regulatory and Company Secretarial Services and
supporting the management on all related legal matters concerning the Company.
Responsibilities
The key tasks & duties for the position include;
- Checking for activities in the legislative
environment that have an impact on the Company’s
- Preparing and drafting amendments to legislations
affecting the
- Preparing the Company’s
comments and feedback on
proposed
- Participate in public forums where legislations
affecting the Company are being
- Prepare compliance matrix and risk register for the
- Lobby the relevant stakeholders on legislative issues
affecting the
- Develop the annual compliance work plan that
reflects the Company’s unique
- Regularly review the compliance plan in the context
of the regulatory
- Prepare and present
compliance reports to the
Board and the management
- Liaise with the relevant
regulators and government agencies on
compliance issues affecting the
- Coordinate internal compliance review and monitor
activities, including periodic reviews of
- Carrying of the negotiations, drafting and reviewing
of commercial contracts and ensuring they are duly
- Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas
of
- Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate
- Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions
and prepare /draft
- Ensure Company’s transactions
comply with corporate laws and
- Evaluate new business partnership with vendors and
other
- Examine legal issues related to new products and
services
- Handling litigation and disputes involving the
- Prosecuting and defending legal cases on behalf of
the
- Monitoring compliance with court procedures and
requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of
disputes, prosecutions and
- Liaising with external lawyers on court cases
involving the
- Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the
- Oversee the work of support staff, such as legal
assistants, legal clerks and Legal Secretaries to enable efficient
delivery of
- Prepare reports and maintain the records of the
Company with respect to the department to enable monitoring and reporting
to the
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized
Institution
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School
of Law
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid
practicing certificate
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
- Minimum of eight (8) years post admission experience
in a busy law firm or public/commercial entity, three (3) of which should
have been at a supervisory role
- Proficiency in computer applications
How to Apply
Interested persons should submit their
applications online through visiting Kenya Power
website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach
detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and
other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct
background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the
position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact, email
addresses and names and addresses of three (3) referees to be received not
later than Tuesday, 31st January 2023.
Only candidates offered employment shall present the following
clearance certificates;
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education
Loans Board (HELB)
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority (KRA);
- Current Clearance from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
- Current Report from an approved Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB)
An attractive remuneration package and benefits awaits
successful candidates. Appointment to the positions will be on contractual
terms for a period of 3 years’ renewable subject to one’s performance and
business requirements.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Kenya Power is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kenya Power does not charge any fee at any stage of the
recruitment process
(application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or
offer)
