Company Secretary and Head of Legal at Development Bank of Kenya

Development Bank of Kenya Ltd. is a banking company based out of Loita Street, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Company Secretary and Head of Legal

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience8 - 12 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Job Purpose

The Company Secretary and Head of Legal is responsible for providing Board Secretarial and related services to the Board of Directors and ensure effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legislative drafting, and compliance with legal and regulatory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships and all issues relating to the Board of Directors and shareholders, including convening Board, Committee, and General Meetings
  • Ensure compliance by the Bank with best corporate governance practices including risk identification and mitigation
  • Filing statutory returns (secretariat related)
  • Provide efficient, effective legal support services and ensure compliance by the Bank with laws governing its operations
  • Providing legal support and clear and concise solutions to business
  • Managing litigation and dispute resolution claims
  • Managing security perfection and documentation
  • Facilitate recovery of delinquent accounts
  • Ensure the Bank is legally protected in all its transactions, with customers and other third parties
  • Advise the Board, management, and business teams on statutory developments affecting the business and corporate governance matters
  • Organizing both board and management committee meetings
  • Take minutes for both board and management meetings and ensure proper resolutions are prepared and filed
  • Facilitate drafting and reviewing of bank policies in different units to ensure they are in line with the law
  • Updating board charters, inductions, and training of board members.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements and Experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • A minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience and at least eight (8) years in management in the Public or Private Sector;
  • Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Hold a valid practicing certificate;
  • Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
  • Strong knowledge of legal services and risk management
  • Policy development, regulatory compliance and contract negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Leadership courses/programs from recognized institutions.
  • Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Method of Application

Use the email recruitment@devbank.com by close of business on 19th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Project Director at LVCT Health

LVCT Health is an indigenous Kenyan non-governmental and not-for-profit organization established in 2001. We are driving Kenya towards HIV prevention, with an ultimate goal of reducing HIV infections to zero. We offer integrated HIV services through development of models that are scaled up to the national models. We also carry out sexual and reproductive ...   Project Director Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA Experience 7 - 10 years Location Kiambu Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job purpose The Project Director will be responsible for providing overall strategic and technical oversight to the Dhibiti Project in Central region. This includes responsibility for the technical, monitoring and evaluation and financial and operations components of the project. S/he will work closely with the Program Director and other directors/managers to ensure adherence to technical and contractual requirements of the grant, achievement of targets and project alignment to institutional vision
Read more

Information Communication Technology - 12 Posts at Judiciary of Kenya

The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya. The institution is mandated to deliver justice in line with the Constitut...   Information Communication Technology - 12 Posts Job Type Contract Qualification Diploma Experience Location Nairobi Job Field ICT / Computer  , Internships / Volunteering  Job Description For appointment to an internship position in ICT, a candidate must:  Have a Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Have graduated not earlier than the  year 2022;  Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Judiciary of Kenya on jobs.court.go.ke to apply
Read more

School Office Administrative Officer (a female preferred) at Tamkeen Integrated Schools

School Office Administrative Officer (a female preferred) Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma Experience 3 - 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Administration / Secretarial  Tamkeen Integrated Schools (TIS), is a private school in Kileleshwa providing the revered Cambridge System from Kindergarten to A-levels with a strong emphasis on STEM, Islamic Education, and Coding Programs. Our holistic approach integrates spiritual enrichment, recreation, and specialized teaching in Islamic Values, Arabic, and Quran memorization, fostering student ownership of learning in a modern Islamic education system. Tamkeen Integrated Schools is actively seeking a highly skilled Administrative Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in school office administration, with a specific focus on the Cambridge system and academic matters. Exceptional organizational skills and a strong commitment to customer service and problem solving are essential. Key R
Read more