Kenya Ports Authority Job Vacancies

We are one of the leading facilitators of sea-borne trade in the region. Following
tremendous growth in throughput within a highly dynamic and time-sensitive
environment, opportunities have arisen for the following positions in the Legal Services
Division.

Assistant Corporation Secretary (Contracts & Conveyancing).

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the job holder is responsible for drawing commercial contracts and general conveyancing. He/She will also provide leadership to the contracts and conveyancing department.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deals with legal matters relating to contracts and conveyancing.
• Manages staff working under him and exercises budgetary control.
• Safeguards the Authority's property interests, advises Management on Land Law and handles issues relating to land use, leases and/or disputes.
• Serves as the Authority's liaison officer with courts, third parties and legal representatives on legal matters

Main Specification.

• Degree in Law (LLB)
• Diploma in Legal Education
• Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing licence.

Experience.

• At least six (6) to seven (7) years' relevant experience in a leading and commercial organisation.

Principal Legal Officer (Contracts & Conveyancing).

Reporting to the Assistant Corporation Secretary (Contracts & Conveyancing), the job holder is responsible for handling conveyancing matters concerning the Authority and providing support to the Assistant Corporation Secretary with regards to Contracts and Conveyance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Preparation and execution of legal documents.
• Maintaining specialized forms and documents.
• Processing consents for sub-leases, transfers and charges.
• Drafting documents, such as contracts, way leaves, and licences, for the Assistant Corporation Secretary.
• Reviewing documentation with regards to licensing, insurance cover, valid municipal licences, trade licences and checks if application is as per KPA regulations.
• General responsibilities of a manager including task allocation and supervision of the conveyancing clerks and other subordinates.

Main Specification.

• Degree in Law (LLB)
• Diploma in Legal Education
• Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing licence.

Experience.

• At least three (3) to four (4) years' relevant experience in a leading and commercial organisation.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application, Curriculum vitae showing daytime telephone contact and copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Managing Director,
Kenya Ports Authority,
P.O. Box 95009,

Mombasa.

Any application received after 20th March, 2009 will be considered as time barred.

James Mulewa, Managing Director.

www.kpa.co.ke

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