Exciting Career Opportunity at Family Bank

Job Title: Company Secretary & Head of Legal Services
Reporting to: Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Role Purpose:
To provide company secretarial services and legal advisory services to the Board and management on issues of law, compliance and corporate governance and to oversee the management of the Shares registry.
Contribute to the protection of the legal rights of the Company and enhance the Company’s legal and statutory compliance.
Station: Based at Head Office, Nairobi
Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities and Accountability)
Prepare and manage the Board calendar in liaison with the Chief Executive OfficerArrange Board Meetings and attend to all matters relating to the operation and function of the Board in line with corporate governance guidelines and the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Prudential Guidelines under the Banking ActCoordinate the preparation and circulation of Board Papers to the Board Members within the required time.Take and compile minutes of the Board in a timely manner and ensure their circulation, custody of records of the Board and preservation of original documentsManage communication and ensure compliance with regulatory requirementsEnsure that statutory registers under the Companies Act and other relevant Acts are in orderFile company returns in a timely manner and Oversee communication with shareholdersOversee administrative company secretarial duties including payment of dividends and maintenance of the shareholders’ registerEnsure safe custody of corporate documents, company assets and confidential mattersProvide legal advice to departmental heads and branch managers including reviewing legal documentation, management of legal due diligence and liaising with external counsel as requiredDraft standard contracts and specialised contracts for specific activities, and review and negotiate contracts to which the Bank is a party.Ensure that all such documents and third party contracts are properly and promptly executed.Monitor and report on changes to applicable statutes and regulationsLiaise with Risk and Audit/Compliance teams in monitoring and reporting on risks and implement corrective action as necessaryManage the Company’s panel of Advocates.Prepare legal cases in conjunction with external counsel and monitor progress to ensure prompt resolution of all disputesManage the register of shareholders and oversee over-the-counter tradingDividend administration and timely communication to all shareholdersConvene the Annual General Meeting and any Extraordinary General MeetingsCarry out any other duties as may be directed from time to timeJob Specification
Must be a Holder of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised UniversityMasters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantageBe an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least eight years’ standingBe a Certified Public Secretary and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya ( ICPSK)Experience in the banking or financial services industry is a plus, but not mandatory.Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role at senior management level.Key Competencies and Attributes
Excellent communication, interpersonal and public relations skillsPossess Strong analytical, interpretative, report writing and presentation skillsSound IT proficiency and demonstrable exposure to a computerised working environmentAbility to work within tight deadlines and pressure without compromising accuracySound knowledge of property law, company law, company secretarial practice & principles of good corporate governanceAbility to develop productive working relationships and achieve results with deadlines.Demonstrate personal drive, Initiative and integrity.Ability to take a strategic view of the businessAbility to maintain confidentiality, tact and diplomacyGood planning and organisational skillsAn attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with one’s experience and qualification will be offered to the successful candidate.Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae with a daytime telephone contact, current Salary, copies of testimonials and three referees and sent to the following email Address: hr@familybank.co.ke to reach the undersigned not later than 10th November 2014.
Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
‘We are an equal opportunity employer’