Assistant Director Legal Services
3 months ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (formerly Deposit Protection Fund Board) is a significant player in the financial sector as it provides a safety-net for the savings, banking and payments systems in the Republic of Kenya.
JOB SUMMARY
Requirements for Appointment:At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience, with five (5) years in a managerial role.Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized university.Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is an added advantage.Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.Registered as a Certified Secretary is an added advantage.Leadership Course from a recognized institution is an added advantage.Valid Practicing Certificate.Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya.Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Secretaries is an added advantage.Proficiency in computer applications.Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring Dispute Resolution and Litigation Function:Recommending appropriate witness preparation and pre-trial briefings.Prosecuting and defending matters before the Courts.Attending to matters instituted through Alternative Dispute Resolution channels.Monitoring the department's outsourced service providers.Recommending legal strategies to Liquidation Agents of troubled institutions.Undertaking negotiations, mediations, and Arbitration.Managing Conveyancing Function:Reviewing grants and dispositions of public land.Drafting and reviewing documents for charging of staff securities.Monitoring progress of conveyancing matters affecting the corporation and troubled institutions.Monitoring the department's outsourced service providers.Managing Legal Advisory Function:Coordinating the development of departmental risks and opportunities register.Undertaking the performance management function.Maintaining records for stakeholders to facilitate stakeholder management.Preparing final Debt Negotiations and Asset Recovery proposals for Board approval.Coordinating the provision of Legal Advisory Services to the Institutions in receivership.Preparing opinions on the interpretation of laws, regulations, and circulars.Assessing legal fees for external service providers.Supporting Board Affairs Function:Maintaining the Board of Directors Bio data and preparing periodic reports.Supporting Secretarial Services to the Board through logistical support.Developing and reviewing Board Committee Policies and Procedures.Identifying relevant training and development opportunities for the board of directors.Drafting Board Workplan and Almanac.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Decision making, Quality management, Leadership skills, Quality control and supervision
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education
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