Principal Legal Officer – Litigation & Prosecutions, Central Office at Kenya Power

Job Description

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1664

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

Handle litigation and disputes involving the company.
Monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes and prosecutions.
Represent the Company in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
Liaise with external lawyers on court cases involving the Company.
Provide legal advice as may be required.
Negotiate out of court settlements in litigation and disputes and following up on their resolutions.
Prosecute criminal offences relating to the energy sector.
Advise investigative agencies on criminal matters to ensure quality delivery of service.
Promote legal awareness in the Company.
Establish procedures to handle customer complaints relating to litigation and disputes.
Draft and review the Company’s third-party contracts.
Enhance good corporate governance.
Advise the Company on issues relating to the energy sector.
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.
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

Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized Institution.
A certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing is an added advantage.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
Minimum of eight (8) years post admission experience in a busy law firm or commercial entity, two (2) years of which should have been at a Supervisory level.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Course in Corporate Governance.
Drive for results and achievement
Strategic Thinking
Leadership Skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Interpersonal 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)