Senior Legal Counsel, Governance & Shared Services

Role Overview

This role keeps the governance and company secretarial rhythm running for the parent company and its subsidiaries, from board meetings and director support to statutory filings and policy upkeep. It matters because well-run governance protects decision-making quality, regulatory standing, and stakeholder trust across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full board and committee meeting cycle: schedule sessions, collect and quality-check papers, circulate board packs in the agreed group template, prepare matters arising and pre-minutes, and follow up on action points until resolved.
• Keep board charters, terms of reference, governance policies, internal policies, and the company’s constitutive documents under regular review so they align with applicable law, regulatory requirements, and current best practice.
• Build and maintain the Board Annual Work Plan, along with supporting procedures, and track progress against planned governance activities.
• Review subsidiary constitutive documents and corporate records, ensuring statutory returns for Kenyan subsidiaries are prepared and filed on time and that filings for subsidiaries outside Kenya are completed as required.
• Advise and guide Kenyan subsidiaries on corporate governance standards, monitor their compliance with legislation and governance expectations, and promote a clear understanding of governance principles across local teams.
• Support director onboarding, board induction programmes, board evaluations, performance appraisals, and ongoing assistance to Board members.
• Assist with AGM and shareholder meeting preparation, regulatory disclosures, and responses to information requests from inside and outside the business, ensuring all releases comply with applicable law.
• Partner with the Head Counsel, Governance & Shared Services and the wider company secretarial team to monitor legal and industry developments, coordinate governance projects, and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Diploma in Law.
• CPS(K) qualification.
• At least five years of relevant post-admission experience, including company secretarial work, corporate governance, and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a proven ability to work effectively in a team.
• Integrity and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Why Join

This position places you at the centre of governance for a group with Kenyan and international subsidiaries, working closely with the Head Counsel, Governance & Shared Services and a dedicated company secretarial team. You will gain exposure to board-level processes, subsidiary compliance, and regulatory disclosure while contributing directly to governance standards across the business.