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Chief Legal Officer, Litigation & Prosecution, Central Office at Kenya Power

December 27, 2024
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Application deadline closed.
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Job Description

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Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1663

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, the Chief Legal Officer, Litigation & Prosecution will be responsible for handling litigation and disputes cases and advising Management on all related legal matters concerning the Company. The key responsibilities for this position are:

Manage the litigation and disputes function.
Represent the Company in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
Prosecute and defend legal cases on behalf of the Company.
Monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.
Liaise with external lawyers on court cases involving the company.
Prosecute criminal offences relating to the energy sector.
Advise investigative agencies on criminal matters to ensure quality delivery of service.
Provide legal advice as may be required.
Negotiate out of court settlements in litigation and disputes and following up on their resolutions.
Promote legal awareness in the Company.
Establish procedures to handle customer complaints relating to litigation and disputes.
Assist in the management of the departmentโ€™s budget.
Assist in custody of all legal documents, contracts and security documentation for the Company.
Ensure compliance and adherence to statutory requirements and to the corporate policies, procedures and systems.
Enhance good corporate governance.
Provide company secretarial services to the Company.
Coordinate efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinations
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Appointment Specification

Bachelorโ€™s degree in law from a recognized Institution.
Certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
Minimum of nine (9) yearsโ€™ post admission experience in a busy law firm or commercial entity, three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
Course in Corporate Governance.
Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
Proficiency in computer applications.
Attention to details
High levels of Integrity and Ethics
Drive for results and achievement
Strategic Thinking
Leadership Skills

Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact and email address and to be received not later than Friday, 10th January 2025.

Only candidates offered employment shall present the following clearance certificates;

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.