Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Services Job in Kenya

Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Services

KEPROBA GRADE 3 – V/NO. 8/2023

Job Specification 
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

Coordinate litigation matters for the Agency

Act a liaison between Agency and the office of the Attorney General

Act as Secretary to the Agency’s Board

Provide guidance to the Agency’s Board on their responsibilities

Assist the Agency in carrying out Agency’s Board induction and training, updating the Agency’s Board and Committee charters, preparation of Agency’s Board work[1]plans, Agency’s Board evaluation and governance

Coordinate the implementation of the Agency Code of Conduct and Ethics

Ensure that Agency’s Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting

Provide guidance on governance and adherence to statutory obligations

Prepare all Agency contracts, handle all litigation and conveyance matters of the Agency

Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the institution and legal duties for the Agency

Provide legal guidance on nation branding and trade related standards and legislation

Facilitate development of all bills and policies for the Agenc

Act as custodian of Agency’ s legal documents including the register, seal, leases and contracts

Review Agency’s legal and regulatory framework to ensure compliance

Coordinate Agency’s integrity programs

Person Specifications 



For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –

Master’s Degree in Law, Business Administration/Management, Public Policy/Public Policy and Governance or Diplomacy/International Studies from a recognized university

Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Member to the Law Society of Kenya

Hold current LSK practicing certificate

Member, Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing

Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education

A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in a management position in the public or private sector

Relevant professional qualification and membership to a professional body

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution

How to Apply

The duly filled Job Application Forms and copies of certificates, National ID, a detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, and other supporting documents should be submitted to careers@brand.ke not later 8th June 2023 at 5.00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity by submitting clearance certificates from the following institutions.

Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC Clearance)

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good conduct)

Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be offered to the successful candidates.

KEPROBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons living with HIV/AIDs, disabilities and women are encouraged to applyAny form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.