Chief Legal Officer, Commercial, Central Office At Kenya Power

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Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1662
Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, the Chief Legal Officer, Commercial will be responsible for Legal and Commercial Services and supporting the Management on all related legal matters concerning the Company especially those of a commercial and contractual nature. The key responsibilities for this position are:
Manage the commercial function.
Carry out negotiations, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and ensuring they are duly executed.
Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the Company and maintain the database.
Provide legal advice on commercial, contractual and corporate transactions.
Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions and prepare /draft leases.
Ensure Company's transactions comply with corporate laws and regulations.
Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and other entities.
Coordinate internal compliance review and monitor activities, including periodic reviews of the Departments and Regions.
Attend to all legal matters of the Company including advising, vetting and drafting of legal agreements and contracts.
Undertake legal awareness, training and educational programs, to improve business understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements and contractual matters as may be required.
Prepare reports and maintain the records of the Company with respect to the Legal
Services Department to enable monitoring and reporting to the Management.
Participate in the formulation of sectional work procedures and policies.
Monitor and evaluate all Contracts and Agreements.
Ensure safe custody of all legal documents, contracts and security documentation for the Company.
Make claims from the banks of those debtors who are large power consumers and bidders/tenderers who have valid guarantees.
Enhance good corporate governance.
Ensure compliance and adherence to statutory requirements and to the corporate policies, procedures and systems.
Coordinate efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinations.
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Appointment Specification
Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized Institution.
Certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
Minimum of nine (9) years' post admission experience in a busy law firm or commercial entity, three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
Course in Corporate Governance.
Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
Proficiency in computer applications.
Attention to details
High levels of Integrity and Ethics
Drive for results and achievement
Strategic Thinking
Leadership Skills


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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