Chief Legal Officer, Litigation & Prosecution, Central Office at Kenya Power

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1663

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

• Manage the litigation and disputes function.
• Represent the Company in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
• Prosecute and defend legal cases on behalf of the Company.
• Monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.
• Liaise with external lawyers on court cases involving the company.
• Prosecute criminal offences relating to the energy sector.
• Advise investigative agencies on criminal matters to ensure quality delivery of service.
• Provide legal advice as may be required.
• Negotiate out of court settlements in litigation and disputes and following up on their resolutions.
• Promote legal awareness in the Company.
• Establish procedures to handle customer complaints relating to litigation and disputes.
• Assist in the management of the department’s budget.
• 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.
• Enhance good corporate governance.
• 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.
• Certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Minimum of nine (9) years’ post admission experience in a busy law firm or commercial entity, three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
• Course in Corporate Governance.
• Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Attention to details
• High levels of Integrity and Ethics
• Drive for results and achievement
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership Skills