Corporate Secretary and Principal Legal Officer

Advert No: KNP/GC/CS/12/11/2026
Duties and Responsibilities

• Serving as Secretary to the Governing Council and its committees and providing professional advice on corporate governance, legal, statutory and regulatory matters;
• Coordinating the preparation and circulation of Council and committee meeting notices, agendas and papers, recording and maintaining minutes, and monitoring the implementation of Council and committee resolutions;
• Providing leadership and strategic direction in the management of legal services, including reviewing, vetting and approving contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding and other legal instruments;
• Advising the Chief Principal and Management on legal matters, including litigation, claims, disputes and contractual obligations, and coordinating the engagement and management of external legal counsel;
• Ensuring the Polytechnic's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory obligations, policies and corporate governance standards;
• Safeguarding and maintaining custody of the Polytechnic's Common Seal, statutory registers, governance records, Council resolutions and other official legal documentation;
• Providing legal guidance in the development, review and implementation of institutional policies, procedures, agreements and other governance instruments;
• Coordinating the management of litigation, legal risks and disputes involving the Polytechnic, including monitoring legal proceedings and advising on appropriate risk-mitigation measures; and
• Promoting sound corporate governance practices and ensuring effective communication and coordination between the Governing Council, its committees, the Chief Principal and Management.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK):
• Valid practicing Certificate;
• Certified Secretary (CS) and registered member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
• At least three (3) years in a comparable and relevant position;
• Demonstrated competencies in legal research and drafting, governance, contract management, strategic leadership, policy and governance, systems thinking, stakeholder management, resource stewardship;
• Demonstrated merit, integrity, professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results, together with any other statutory suitability requirements applicable to the position.