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General Manager – Legal Services and Corporation Secretary
Kenya Railways Corporationvia Kenya Railways Corporation
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Type
Contract
Deadline
09 Nov 2026
17 days left
Job Description
Lead the development, rollout and periodic review of the Corporation's legal strategy, guidelines, and proposed laws, regulations and policies that protect its interests
Drive adoption of corporate governance principles and relevant national policies, guidelines and directives
Manage preparation of the Board's annual work plan
Provide senior legal advice to keep the Corporation compliant with laws and regulatory requirements
Lead negotiations on railway concessions and interpret concession documents to protect the Corporation
Guide and coordinate drafting and review of contracts to which the Corporation is a party
Advise on new local and foreign legislation affecting the Corporation's operations or its foreign business partners
Advise on contract management to safeguard the Corporation's assets, interests and reputation
Lead litigation and dispute resolution between the Corporation and other stakeholders
Lead execution of risk management policy, including accountability, internal controls, business continuity and succession planning in the Department
Develop and oversee the Department's annual work plan, budget, procurement and asset disposal plans in line with performance targets and the strategic plan
Build staff competencies and foster a productive working environment in the Department
Lead the design and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Department
Promote ethical conduct and good citizenship within the Department
Oversee the Department's performance management system, including delivery of the annual performance contract and strategic plan
Provide strategic leadership in supervising, coaching, mentoring, training and developing all Department staff
Identify and adopt best practices in management and the legal framework
Manage change initiatives to achieve business goals and the desired culture in the Department
Lead resource mobilization for the Department
Oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Legal Services Department
Coordinate Board business by preparing and circulating agendas, papers, minutes and action reports
Work with the Chairman and Managing Director to set Board meeting agendas
Communicate Board decisions to the Managing Director for action
Coordinate tracking of Board decision implementation and prepare related reports to the Board
Oversee approval and appointment of external lawyers to represent the Corporation
Work with the Managing Director to authorize use of the Corporation's common seal
Hold custody of ownership documents for the Corporation's assets
Appraise direct reports
Provide strategic direction on the Department's yearly budget, procurement and disposal plan, performance agreement and reporting
Requirements
Master's degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution
Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable institution
Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or an equivalent reputable qualification
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and member in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya
Certified Public Secretary and member in good standing of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries (ICS)
Strategic leadership certificate course lasting at least four weeks
At least 15 years of relevant experience, five of which in a senior management position in a state corporation or comparable public service or private sector organization
Skills: leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, financial management, organizational skills, strategic management, stakeholder management, change management, analytical skills, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, networking and collaboration, creativity and innovation, time management
Open to Kenyan citizens; Chapter Six clearances required for successful candidates
Apply only through the online job link (five-year contract, renewable once)
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