Corporation Secretary & Legal Services Manager
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ELDOWAS is hiring a Corporation Secretary & Legal Services Manager to lead legal and governance functions, serve as Board Secretary, and provide legal advice to the Board and management. The role requires a law degree, ICSK and LSK membership, and at least 12 years of relevant experience including 5 years in senior management. Application deadline is 2 October 2026.
- Senior legal and governance leadership role at a state corporation
- Deadline: 2 October 2026
- Requires 12 years experience including 5 years in senior management
- Must be a member of ICSK and LSK with current practicing certificate
- Salary listed in KES per month
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Corporation Secretary & Legal Services Manager
2026-09-15T07:13:58+00:00
Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited (ELDOWAS)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management, Legal, Business Operations, Civil & Government
KES
MONTH
2026-10-02T17:00:00+00:00
8
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited (ELDOWAS) is a corporate entity established under Cap 486 of the laws of Kenya. The County Government of Uasin Gishu is principal shareholder. ELDOWAS was the first water service provider in Kenya to attain certification in international Quality Management Standards ISO 9001:2008. In order to achieve its goals...
Responsibilities
or duties
Ensure the company stays compliant, supports governance, and maintains strong stakeholder relationships. Administratively reporting to the Managing Director, manage the legal function of the Company, providing legal advice to the Board and management, overseeing litigation and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance to policies. The position serves as the Secretary to the Board and plays an active role in facilitating key decisions.
Qualifications or
Requirements
(e.g., education, skills)
Bachelors of Law from a recognized institution. Master’s Degree in Law or Social Sciences, MBA or related course. Professional qualifications required to effectively perform in the role: Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law. Member of the Law Society of Kenya with current practicing certificate. Member, Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICSK) in good standing. Management course lasting not longer than four weeks. Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory
affecting the relevant sector. Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals. Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines. Should have strong analytical and be result oriented. Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice. Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader. Must have management and Leadership skills. Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines. Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication.
affecting the relevant sector
Ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
Strong analytical and result oriented
High standards of integrity and ethical practice
Capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
Management and Leadership skills
Ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines
Effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
postgraduate degree
12
JOB-6aa8f036405f6
Experience
needed
Must have at least 12 years relevant
5 of which should be senior management position.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Key skills: Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Listening skills, Analytical skills, Courageous, Patient and resilient, Ability to work under pressure, Computer literate. Excellent knowledge of the State Corporation Act. Excellent knowledge of the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations. Knowledge of professional standards.
Prepare and store documents relating to the registration of the company, annual report, notices and minutes for both Board of Directors’ meeting and shareholders’ meeting.
Handle the meeting for Board of Directors and shareholders’ meeting in accordance with the rules, regulations and relevant laws
Provide advice on the operation of the Company and the Board of Directors in accordance with Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Securities and Exchange Act, Public Limited Company Act and other relevant laws.
Be a point of contact for directors, executives and shareholders.
Coordinate and follow up the operation according to the resolutions of the directors and shareholders.
Prepare various draft agenda notes for the Board / Committees of Directors, Directors Report considering company law aspect,
Prepare and issue Notice of Board Meeting, Committee Meeting & Annual General Meeting as per the Companies Act,
Draft various resolutions accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, and rules thereunder,
Draft Minutes of Board, Committee, Annual General Meetings, etc.
Provide expert advice to the Board in respect of current legislations, corporate governance best practice requirements, role of directors, ethical standards, board reporting obligations and proper meetings procedure in the company
Prepare and review Board and Committee charters, policies and procedures and ensure adherence to same and other emerging governance policies and procedures in the company.
Advise the organization on the legal aspects of day-to-day administrative matters and also provide legal opinion/advise on industrial development matters.
Represent the organization in all issues requiring legal address-claims, defamation, legal suits etc.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Listening skills
Analytical skills
Courageous
Patient and resilient
Ability to work under pressure
Computer literate
Excellent knowledge of the State Corporation Act
Excellent knowledge of the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations
Knowledge of professional standards
Bachelors of Law from a recognized institution
Master’s Degree in Law or Social Sciences, MBA or related course.
Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law
Member of the Law Society of Kenya with current practicing certificate
Member, Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICSK) in good standing
Management course lasting not less than four weeks
Thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory