Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services
Ref.
D/CS/LS/2023
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director
General, the Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services will serve
as the principal legal advisor to the Authority.
This role requires a
strong background in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal
affairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal
guidance, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, managing
legal risks, and overseeing the company’s secretarial functions.
Provide legal advice and guidance to
the Authority’s senior management, Board of Directors, the Universal Service
Advisory Council and other stakeholders on legal and governance matters.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws,
regulations, and industry codes, including the Kenya Information and Communications
Act, and other applicable legislation.
Establish and manage the Authority’s
Register of Codes, Regulations, Rules, Guidelines, Bylaws and Treaties, while
ensuring consistency with each other, and compliance with theNational and
County legal frameworks
Monitor and analyze legislative and
regulatory developments impacting the communications sector and provide
recommendations and updates to the organization.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide
range of legal agreements, contracts, and legal documents, ensuring their
accuracy, legality, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Manage legal risks, develop risk
mitigation strategies, and implement effective legal compliance programs.
Oversee the company secretarial
functions, including preparing and maintaining corporate records, organizing
Board and committee meetings, and ensuring compliance with statutory and
regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement governance
policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to corporate governance principles
and best practices.
Coordinate with external legal counsel
and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including government
agencies, industry bodies, and legal advisors.
Conduct legal research and analysis to
support decision-making processes and provide recommendations on legal and
regulatory issues.
Handle and manage legal disputes,
including managing litigation, alternative dispute resolution processes, and
settlements.
Collaborate with internal departments
and provide legal support and advice on commercial transactions, procurement,
intellectual property, and data protection matters.
Stay updated on legal and regulatory
developments in the communications industry andprovide training and awareness
programs to internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
Lead and manage a team of legal
professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development
opportunities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in law from a
recognized university.
Postgraduate degree in Law or relevant
field.
Admission to the Kenyan Bar as an
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holder of a current practicing
certificate.
Membership to the Institute of
Certified Secretaries of Kenya.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in
legal practice, preferably in a regulatory or corporate environment and at
least four (4) years in a management role position in the public service or
private sector.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution (2010)
How to Apply
The Authority offers a competitive package in line with
its Human Resource Policies and Procedures and Public Service Guidelines.
Director level appointments shall be for a five (5) year
contract term renewable subject to satisfactory
performance while the position of Deputy Director Human Resource Management
shall be for three (3) years. The rest of the positions will be on permanent
and pensionable terms.
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on
https://www.ca.go.ke/about-us/work-with[1]us/careers/
Documents to be submitted by the applicants
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and
copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the
following documents: –
Tax Compliance Certificate from the
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Certificate of Clearance from the
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Dully filled and stamped
Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
A Clearance Certificate from an
approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The Self-Declaration form from the
EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for
interviews.
Submission of Applications
The application letter indicating the specific position and reference number
should be addressed to:
The
Director General
Communications Authority
of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800.
Applicants are invited to submit applications via email
address: jobs@ca.go.ke by
Friday, 23rd June, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa Time.
The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans
including Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
