NTSA Legal Manager Job in Kenya

The

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation

established under the National Transport and Safety Authority Act 2012. 

Its overall mandate is to implement policies relating to road transport and safety.

NTSA is seeking to recruit qualified staff for the following position:

Legal Manager

Ref: NTSA/11/2015/09
 
Reports to: Senior Deputy Director, Legal Services




The job holder is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.

Key responsibilities
 
Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal department.

Legal risk

• Review and provide legal advice on tender documents.


• Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly.


• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.


• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.


• Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.

Policy development

• Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.


• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.

Litigation management

• Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.

Regulatory compliance

• Develop legal regulations.


• Formulate compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required is provided accordingly. Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly.


• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.

Contract negotiation

• Formulate and review all contracts


• Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.


• Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.

Administrative duties

• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of department staff ensuring an effective and motivated team.


• Liaise with the HR department in conducting performance appraisals and ensure competency and training gaps are addressed.

Requirements

• LLB undergraduate degree;


• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage;


• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;


• Must have experience in public sector;


• Post admission experience of at least eight (8) years;


• Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel;


• Strong leadership and managerial skills; and


• Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration;

How to Apply
 

NTSA is an equal opportunity employer. 

Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. 

If

you possess the required skills and competencies, please submit your

application, detailed CV, current remuneration level, mobile phone

contacts, a Valid Tax Compliance Certificate and Valid Certificate of

Good Conduct from Criminal Investigations Department so as to reach us

on or before 16th December, 2015 addressed to: 

Director General, 

National Transport and Safety Authority, 

Hill Park Plaza, Upper Hill Road, 

P.O. Box, 3602 -00506, 

Nairobi.