Legal Officer II, Regulatory Affairs, Central Office at Kenya Power

Job Description

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1671

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, Regulatory Affairs, the Legal Officer, Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for supporting Policies, Company Secretarial Services and supporting the management on all related legal matters concerning the Company. The key tasks & duties for the position include;

Develop, review and evaluate Corporate and external Policies.
Provide Company Secretarial support to Board and Executive Management.
Implement Departmental Work Plan on Policy and Regulatory Affairs.
Liaise with the relevant regulators and government agencies on Policy compliance issues affecting the Company.
Coordinate internal Policy compliance review and monitor activities, including periodic Policy reviews of departments.
Examine legal issues related to new products and services
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 Policy Development and Company
Secretarial Work
Proficiency in computer applications
Report writing skills
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Drive for results and achievement
Strategic Thinking
Communication & interpersonal skills