ROLE SUMMARY

The Manager Legal Services is responsible for management of Legal Services function, advising and managing all legal matters affecting the Organization.

The successful candidate shall be engaged on a five-year contract, renewable subject to performance and retirement age.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Interpreting Laws governing the Organization’s operations and giving appropriate and timely legal advice to the Management.;

ii. Interpreting relevant regulatory Legal framework for the better implementation of the Organization’s mandate.

iii. Representing the Organization in court or other judicial, quasi-judicial proceedings or other legal fora.

iv. Drafting, vetting and reviewing of Contracts, leases, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the policies.

v. Coordinating and liaising with the external advocates, Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters.

vi. Facilitating Legal Compliance Audit to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements.

vii. Review of legislation governing the operations of the Organization.

viii. Identify risks, maintain a register, review and implement risk mitigations.

ix. Develop, monitor and report on the divisional workplan and performance targets.

x. Develop, monitor and ensure prudent utilization of the divisional budgets.

xi. Develop and monitor implementation of the procurement plan.

xii. Comply with laws, regulations, standards, internal policies and procedures.

xiii. Mentoring and coaching staff.

xiv. Prepare and submit timely reports and information for decision making.

xv. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

i. Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution.

ii. Master of Laws Degree from a recognized institution.

iii. Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Board of Legal Education.

iv. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

v. Member to the Law Society of Kenya.

vi. A current practicing certificate.

vii. Member of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)

viii. Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks.

ix. At least ten (10) years’ work experience four (4) of which must be at Management level

x. Proficiency in Computer Applications

xi. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

i.  Application letter

ii. Curriculum vitae

iii. Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees

iv. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and National ID card

v. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority

vi. A valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board and from licensed Credit reference Bureau (where applicable)

vii. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (not more than 6 months)

viii. A current application for clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications should be submitted to us as follows:

i. Visit our recruitment platform www.ajglobalconsult.com and click the (jobs Section to access the specific job) or directly click https://jobs.ajglobalconsult.com/  and make an online application.

ii. Also, submit a copy of your application complete with your curriculum vitae and accompanying documentation to  recruitment@ajglobalconsult.com  OR make job application by post to the address below:

Director

Human Resource Division

A&J Global Ltd

P.O Box 852-00618 Ruaraka, Nairobi

All responses should be clearly marked with the reference of the advert appearing in the job portal, https://jobs.ajglobalconsult.com/ . The application should be received on or before 13th February 2025 at 1700hrs and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.

NB: By Applying, you consent that the Consultant or the Employer may reach out to any relevant reference cited in your application, your Past Learning Institutions and any state organ in line with Chapter 6 of the Kenyan Constitution. You also consent that your data will be used specifically to make this process a success but in line with the data protection Act of Kenya.

For Information and Queries contact admin@ajglobalconsult.com/

Phone Contacts

+254113386283 (Normal Calls), +254 726241095 (WhatsApp), +254 741 139018 (WhatsApp)

A&J Global Limited is a Licensed Recruitment Agency by the National Employment Authority of Kenya for Local and International Recruitment and also Licensed by the Kenya Maritime Authority For the Recruitment of Seafarers