Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Legal Services Manager – REF: RBR125

Reports to GM: Legal Services &Company Secretary

Duties and Responsibilities

i) Deputize the Corporation Secretary in managing the department and supervising staff in the department;
ii) Providing legal advisory services to the Corporation to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements;
iii) Leading legal negotiations on rail operation related matters and interpreting operation documents to safeguard Corporation’s interests
iv) Reviewing and providing advice on management of contracts to safeguard Corporation assets & reputation
v) Reviewing & authorizing conveyance instruments on acquisition and / or transfer of Corporation property / asset and ensure proper registration of the same Custodian of ownership documents of the Corporation assets
vi) Leading, advising & managing dispute resolution between various stakeholders and the Corporation to protect the corporation assets & reputation
vii) Recommending the appointment of external lawyers to represent the Corporation and liaison with them to ensure service delivery
viii) Managing legal issues relating to employee and pension liability claims as well as carrying out due diligence investigations on claims
ix) Advising and guiding the Corporation on restitution processes for its assets;
x) Managing the corporations legal registry including updating legal documentation, regulations, ordinances, policy manuals to ensure compliance
xi) Preparing, managing and monitoring the department’s budget
xii) Leading, motivating and developing the departmental staff to ensure an effective and motivated team to achieve business and people objectives
xiii) Preparing, managing and monitoring the divisional budgets
xiv) Leading, motivating and developing the departmental staff to achieve business and people objectives
xv) Managing the department’s communication

Requirements for the job

i) Working experience of not less than nine years (10), three (3) of which should be in a management level in the Corporation or in a comparable position in the Public service or in other reputable organization;
ii) Master’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution;
iii) Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent degree from a reputable institution;
iv) Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or such similar qualification from a reputable institution;
v) An advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the Law Society of Kenya;
vi) Attended a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
vii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
TERMS OF OFFER

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
The application form,  details of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for each position are available on the Kenya Railways website; http://www.krc.co.ke 

When applying, quote the Job reference number on the envelope and application letter.

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form KR/HR/08, attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV).

In compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution, attach the following documents:

i) Certificate of Goo d Conduct fr om the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
ii) Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iv) Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
v) Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications to be addressed to the:

Managing Director,
Kenya Railways,
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
NAIROBI.

To be received by, 21st March, 2022.

Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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