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Group Company Secretary/Legal Manager at Madison Group Limited
Job Description
Principal Responsibility
The principal responsibility for the position involves providing company secretarial work and legal advisory services to the Group and its Subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities
Arranging and attending Board and Committee meetings for the Group and its Subsidiaries.
Arranging and attending shareholder general meetings for the Group and its Subsidiaries.
Preparation of minutes of all meetings of the shareholders, Company Boards and Board Committees.
Preparation and filing of Annual Returns for the Group and its Subsidiaries.
Provision of custody services for all statutory documents, legal documents, legal agreements and all minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
Custody and control of the usage of the company seals for the Group and its Subsidiaries.
Updating the Board and Committee members on all governance issues, and implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Review of all leases between the Group entities and third parties.
Review of all legal documentation relating to property transactions between the Group entities and third parties.
Preparation and review of agency agreements and handling of related litigation matters.
Review and advice on agreements between the Group Subsidiaries and industry members relating to shared business acquisition.
Advising the Group and its Subsidiaries on regulatory changes relating to insurance and fund management sectors.
Qualification & Experience
Master of Laws Degree from a leading university.
Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the Institute of Certified Secretaries.
Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in company secretarial responsibilities preferably in the finance industry.
Capacity to demonstrate skills in leadership and communication at the Board level.