The Deputy Director, Legal Services & Board Coordination is a senior role within the Tourism Fund, a State Corporation established under the Tourism Act, 2011. This position is responsible for overseeing the legal services function, coordinating board-related matters, and providing strategic legal guidance to ensure the Fund operates within its statutory mandate and complies with all regulatory requirements. The role involves high-level policy formulation, litigation management, and serving as a key advisor on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the legal services function within the organization.
- Formulate, implement, and review legal policies and operational procedures.
- Provide legal risk reviews and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Represent the Fund in court matters and manage the litigation process.
- Ensure organizational compliance with internal policies and external strategies.
- Undertake comprehensive legal research and prepare detailed legal opinions and memoranda.
- Advise on legal and regulatory compliance matters.
- Advise on legal requirements relating to property, staff, and litigation issues.
- Draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Initiate legislative amendments to support the Fund’s mandate.
- Review contracts and policies to ensure they comply with statutory requirements.
- Vet and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal instruments.
- Manage departmental performance and oversee performance management for staff.
- Assist the Corporation Secretary in providing professional secretariat services.
- Register the Fund’s intellectual property.
- Undertake risk mitigation within the functional area.
Person Specifications and Qualifications
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience, with at least four (4) years at Principal Officer level or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), Social Sciences, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law.
- Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
- Active membership in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing.
- Completion of a Leadership course certificate lasting at least four (4) weeks.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Skills and Competencies
- Advanced legal drafting and writing skills.
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Innovative and analytical mindset.
- High-level negotiation and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Proficiency in report writing and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to supervise a multigenerational staff and manage administrative duties.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, clearly indicating their current remuneration, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, and relevant testimonials. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid clearance documents from the Certificate of Good Conduct, EACC, HELB, KRA, and a recognized Credit Reference Bureau. Apply online via the Tourism Fund official portal at www.tourismfund.go.ke.
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