Reporting to the Manager Legal Services, Contracts & Governance

Job purpose

This job is responsible for providing sound legal advice that protects the Company’s interests
and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, contractual and good governance
requirements.

Key Responsibilities;

i). Spearheading implementation of the Company’s internal policies and procedures;
ii). Participating in developing the Divisional performance targets, procurement plans,
work plans and budget;
iii). Supervising Legal Officers.
iv). Preparing performance targets for the Division;
v). Implementing Divisional performance targets, procurement plans, work plans and
preparing periodic reports as required;
vi). Providing necessary administrative support in the Company’s secretarial function;
vii). Drafting the Board Almanac, budget, Board Development Plans and other Board
activities;
viii). Assisting in coordinating activities for approved visits to other utilities for
benchmarking and capacity building in line with the Board Almanac on ad hoc basis
as the case may be;
ix). Assisting in coordinating activities for approved Board Project Monitoring and
Evaluation visits;
x). Implementing legal audit recommendations;
xi). Preparing legal opinions on statutory, regulatory and policy matters affecting the
operations of the Company;
xii). Advising on public procurement and review of tender documents to ensure
compliance with legal, regulatory and policy requirements;
xiii). Carrying out research and drafting detailed legal opinions on matters on a need basis;
xiv). Liaising with other process owners for operational effectiveness;
xv). Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of contracts, G-G MOUs, leases,
amendments/variation agreements, and other related contractual documents;
xvi). Following up on developments and changes of any relevant legal and regulatory;
framework to ensure the legal and regulatory compliance of the Company’s activities;
xvii). Preparing necessary communication to the stakeholders on legal, contractual
requirements and/or obligations;
xviii). Preparing a Legal Compliance matrix, monitoring and tracking compliance with the
same;
xix). Drafting and reviewing legal audit and compliance policies;
xx). Preparing and updating of the Division’s risk register and tracking the implementation
of the mitigation measures;
xxi). Drafting and updating the contract status matrix;
xxii). Providing support in preparation, continuous review and implementation of internal
policy documents;
xxiii). Evaluating internal processes and workflows and proposing possible improvements;
xxiv). Drafting, vetting and advising the Company on the validity of securities, bonds and
guarantees issued in favour of or by the Company;
xxv). Undertaking legal due diligence exercises with respect to all types of contracts, G-G
MOUs, leases, amendments/variation agreements, and other related contractual
documents;
xxvi). Implementing Presidential Directives, Circulars and Executive Orders;
xxvii). Representing the Company in sectoral initiatives and the Directorate in committee
meetings;
xxviii). Handling ad-hoc legal issues that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications & Skills required

i). Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
ii). Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
and have a valid practicing certificate;
iii). Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
iv). Have attended a supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
recognized institution;
v). A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience.

Working condition – Office setting and field visits

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held,
level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up
appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

Important Information to note:

i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an
offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six Clearance

Certificates:

a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the
provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation
of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and
women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES
ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Applications without the relevant qualifications,
copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and
giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall
be contacted.
Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application clearly
indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading via the
joblink posted on KETRACO website. Hard copies shall not be considered.

NOTE: These positions are open to KENYAN Citizens ONLY.

The successful candidates for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration package in
accordance with the Company guidelines. Candidates who meet the above requirements should
submit their applications by 17th
March 2025 at 5.00pm so as to reach:-

The Managing Director,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
KAWI COMPLEX, 4th
Floor,
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road,
P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
NAIROBI.