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Wednesday, 1 September 2021

Legal Officer at Kenya Power

Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and transmission network and retailing of electricity to its customers. The Government has a controlling stake at 50.1% of shareholding with private investors at 49.9%. Kenya Power is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Mission Powering people for better lives. Vision To provide world-class power that delights our customers Core Values Customer First One Team Passion Integrity Excellence Quality Policy We are committed to providing high quality customer service by efficiently transmitting and distributing high quality electricity that is safe, adequate and reliable at cost effective tariffs. The Board, Management and staff of Kenya Power are committed to effective implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 in order to consistently meet its customers and other stakeholder’s requirements and expectations

No of Positions: 9

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1113

Requirements

Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, in Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Company Secretary Division, the Legal Officer, will be responsible for handling litigation and disputes involving the Company and supporting the management on all related legal matters concerning the Company.

The key tasks & duties for the position include;

Preparing and filing legal documents at court registries, such as plaints, statements of defenses, response to claims, appeals, list of documents and witnesses, witness statements, bundle of documents, applications, etc. in order to protect the company’s interests.
Attending to all legal matters of the Company including advising, vetting and drafting of legal agreements and contracts.
Representing the Company in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
Conducting pre-trial briefings and site visits in order to be fully apprised of the matter and prepare the litigation strategy.
Conducting research and analysis of legal matters and Interpreting laws, rulings and proffer legal opinions so as to guide the Company allocated to them.
Communicating with colleagues, judicial officers, investigative agencies, licensing authorities and others in matters allocated to them.
Preparing letters and general correspondences as regards matters they are handling.
Engaging in amicable settlement of disputes and complaints and following up on their resolutions.
Overseeing the work of support staff, such as legal assistants, legal clerks and Legal Secretaries to enable efficient delivery of services.
Providing guidance, advice, legal awareness and/or training and educational programs, to improve business understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements and contractual matters as may be required.
Preparing reports and maintaining the records of the Company with respect to the department to enable monitoring and reporting to the management.
Liaising with external lawyers on court cases and monitoring compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.

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
Five (5) years post admission experience in a busy law firm and must have been in active litigation and dispute resolution position, commercial and company secretarial experience
Certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing will be an added advantage
Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Fluency in English and good writing skills
Proficiency in computer applications
Strong communication, reporting and negotiation Skills
Attention to detail
High levels of Integrity and Ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality
Drive for results and achievement
Demonstrable skills in information handling and data organization, including the use of relevant information databases, online services and library
Strong analytical skills and ability to integrate diverse information from varied sources
Ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated and strong team player
Coordination, networking and relationship building skills
Decision making and problem solving skills
Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks within deadlines
Flexible approach to range of work and working hours
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya