Job Description
1. CORPORATION SECRETARY/LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER ASB 3 JOB
REF:PSASB/01/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable
a) Job summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Officer will be responsible for:
i) Providing guidance to the Board of Directors on their duties and responsibilities and on
matters of governance.
ii) Coordinating legal advisory services to the Board to ensure compliance with existing law
and regulatory requirements.
iii) Providing legal advice during negotiations and interpretation of legal documents within
the Board.
iv) Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the board charter for the
PSASB.
v) Promoting corporate governance and regulatory compliance within the Board.
vi) Coordinating preparation and review of contractual agreements and memorandum of
understanding (MOUs) within the Board;
vii) Advising the Board and staff on new legislation, best practices and likely impact on the
operations of the PSASB.
viii) Coordinating training and development for the Board of Directors.
ix) Overseeing the process of maintaining accurate and complete records to document all
meetings of the Board of Directors.
x) Organizing for governance audits in accordance with the approved Board Charter.
xi) Coordinating and conduct legal research for the Board of Directors and PSASB.
xii) Coordinate legal services to the Board of Directors and PSASB.
b. Job specification
The successful applicant should meet the following specifications:
i) A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in providing company secretarial
legal services, of which five (5) shall be in a management position.
ii) Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public
Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
iii) Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable recognized institution.
iv) Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
v) An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
vi) Member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing.
vii) Holds a valid practicing certificate.
viii) Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretary (ICPSK) in good standing.
ix) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
x) Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
xi) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.