Posted:Tue at 2:21 PM
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Oil & Energy
Description:
Mission To sustainably invest in Mining and Mineral Resources Development in Collaboration with stakeholders for Kenya's Socioeconomic prosperity Vision A leading corporation in sustainable mineral resources Development and Investment in Africa and beyond Core Values Patriotism Integrity Professionalism Who we are Organization Structure Responsiveness Respect Accountability Mandate NMC's Mandate is spelt out in the Mining Act, 2016, Mining (State Participation) Regulations, 2017 and the Mining (Strategic Minerals) Regulations, 2017 as to: a. Engage in strategic mineral prospecting, mining, and any other activities related strategic minerals; b. Engage in mineral prospecting and mining, and any other related activities; c. Invest on behalf of the national government; d. Acquire by agreement or hold interests in any undertaking, enterprise or project associated with the exploration, prospecting and mining; e. Acquire shares or interest in any firm, company or other body of persons, whether corporate or unincorp
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide secretarial services and technical support to the Corporation Board of Directors and its Committees to enable them meet their obligations;
- Provides legal representation and manage litigations;
- Prepare, circulate and maintain safe custody of Board’s minutes, legal documents, instruments and Corporation’s seal;
- Facilitate the Board in carrying out induction and training;
- Update Board and Committees on charters;
- Prepare and implement Board work plans;
- Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest;
- Interpret Laws governing the Corporation’s operations and giving legal advice;
- Ensure that all the licenses, agreements and permits of the Corporation are valid and renewing legal contracts;
- Ensure the safety of the Corporation from Legal litigations;
- Ensure documentation of all legal documents of the Corporation are in order to maintain confidentiality
- Formulate, vet, review, negotiate contracts, leases, agreements and Memorandums of Understanding and recommending for execution by the CEO;
- Review the Corporation’s legal framework and propose amendments;
- Participate in formulation, implementation and review of policies in line with relevant laws and Government policies;
- Provide overall supervision of legal audits and ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements;
- Coordinate implementation of a robust performance management system within the legal services division by providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and strategic plan;
- Manage, supervise, coach and mentor staff in the legal services division and foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship; and
- Any other duty or responsibility as may be assigned by the CEO.
Requirement for Appointment
- A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Corporation Secretary/Manager Legal Services if that person meets the following minimum requirements:
- At least ten (10) years’ work experience, five (5) years of which must have been in senior management role
- Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and in good standing;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing;
- Certified Public Secretary (CPSK);
- Member of ICPS (K) and in good standing;
- Management/Leadership Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
