Our client, a company operating in the agriculture sector based in Makuyu, is looking for a Head of Legal and Human Resources who will be responsible for overseeing both the legal and human resources functions of the organization.
The primary focus of this role is to provide legal advice and guidance, manage the company’s legal affairs, mitigate legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition to the legal responsibilities, the successful candidate will also oversee the Human Resources and main office administration functions of the company. It is desirable for the candidate to be a qualified Company Secretary who can provide advice to the Board and relevant Committees on regulatory, legislative, and governance matters when necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement legal strategies to protect the company’s interests.
- Ensure compliance with County, National and applicable international laws and regulations.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and advise the Company appropriately.
- Identify and manage legal risks across the Company
- Advise on potential legal issues and provide solutions to mitigate risks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for services, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and contracts are legally sound.
- Oversee, monitor and manage any litigation, disputes, or legal proceedings.
- Management the Legal Register
- Liaise with external legal counsel as necessary.
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and practices.
- Assists manage board meeting schedules, draft Committee review papers, prepare agenda’s and take minutes, for subsidiary Boards.
- Oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with the overall business strategy.
- Lead and monitor the implementation of the HR policies, plans and objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in law
- An advocate of the High Court in good standing
- Company Secretary certification and Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a legal Human Rights/Human Resource and Admin leadership role.
- Proven experience in managing legal risks and HR functions in a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, corporate law, and HR best practices.
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