Legal Officer II, Compliance & Legislation, Central Office at Kenya Power

Job Description

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1672

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, Regulatory Affairs, the Legal Officer, Compliance & Legislation in the Board and Regulatory Affairs Department will be responsible for supporting compliance and Legislation issues and supporting the management in all related legal matters concerning the Company. The key tasks & duties for the position include;

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.

Implement the annual compliance work plan that reflects the Company’s unique characteristics.
Guide in implementation of advice, and/or training and educational programs, to improve business’ understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
Participate in internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments.
Prepare and draft amendments to legislation affecting the Company.
Prepare the Company’s comments and feedback on proposed legislation.
Participate in public forums where legislation affecting the Company is being discussed.
Prepare compliance matrix and risk register for the Company.
Participate in the lobbying of the relevant stakeholders on legislative issues affecting the Company.
Regularly review the compliance plan in the context of the regulatory changes.
Check for activities in the legislative environment that have an impact on the Company’s operations.
Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the Company.
Oversee the work of support staff, such as Legal Assistants, legal clerks and Legal
Secretaries to enable efficient delivery of services.
Prepare reports and maintain the records of the Company with respect to the department to enable monitoring and reporting to the management.
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Appointment Specification

Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized Institution.
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
Member of the Law Society of Kenya.
Member of Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya
Minimum of five (5) years post admission experience in a busy law firm or public/commercial entity including dealing with Compliance, Legislation and
Company Secretarial Work
Report writing skills
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Proficiency in computer applications
Drive for results and achievement
Strategic Thinking
Communication & interpersonal skills