Legal Jobs in Kenya 2013 . Legal Officer I The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) is a State Corporation established under the Film and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 Laws of Kenya with a regulatory function to ensure that films screened to the public are in line with the national aspirations and culture. The Board invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill the positions listed below: Legal Officer I KFCB Scale 6 Ref: KFCB/AD/1/2013 Reporting to the Manager- Legal Services, the duties and responsibilities at this level will include, but not limited to: Providing legal services to ensure appropriate interpretation of the legal safeguards and rights of the Board including patents, copyrights and trademarks; Organizing, preparing agenda for, and taking minutes during the Board’s meetings; Maintaining an up to date register for all Board’s minutes; Contributing to Board’s discussions, as when required, and advising members on legal, governance, accounts and tax implications of proposed policies; Providing legal advice to ensure appropriate risk management for the Board; Being the custodian of the legal documents of the Board including contracts; Preparing draft legislation for implementing the Board policies and strategies; Providing legal advice and assistance on all aspects of Government regulations and preparing opinions and legal interpretations on various matters related to the interpretation and review of State Corporations Act and other statutory requirements; Coordinating representation of the Board in courts of law, tribunals and before quasi-judicial bodies and may negotiate settlements to protect the interests of the Board in contested disciplinary proceeding; Preparing drafts and negotiating contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments between the Board and other parties; Participating in settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect Board’s interests; Monitoring developments in legal research, participate in outreach programmes to strengthen corporate governance and improve the quality of service delivery;’ Liaising with Attorney General’s Chambers, Registrar General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on legal matters; and Advising the Board on any other legal matters Qualification and Experience Requirements For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: Be a Kenyan citizen; Have a Bachelor of Legal Laws (LLB)degree from a university recognized in Kenya; Have a Post- Graduate Diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of law; Be an advocate of the high Court; Be of good standing and possess a current practicing license or certificate; Have at least three (3) years’ experience in legal practice, preferably in a corporate environment; Demonstrate good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; Possess excellent report writing and presentation skills; Show good understanding of the operations of Boards of Directors; Demonstrate in-depth organizational and analytical skills; Be computer literate
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