# Corporate Secretary & Principal Legal Officer Job Kabete National Polytechnic

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Company: Kabete National Polytechnic

Category: Legal

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-11-06

Expires: 2026-12-21

## Job Description

Legal Jobs, Kabete National Polytechnic Jobs. Responsible for providing legal advice, managing corporate governance matters and serving as the institution’s corporate secretary. Requires a degree in Law, a valid advocate practising certificate, and relevant experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi

Advert No: KNP/GC/CS/12/11/2026

### Key Responsibilities

- Serving as Secretary to the Governing Council and its committees and providing professional advice on corporate governance, legal, statutory and regulatory matters;

- Coordinating the preparation and circulation of Council and committee meeting notices, agendas and papers, recording and maintaining minutes, and monitoring the implementation of Council and committee resolutions;

- Providing leadership and strategic direction in the management of legal services, including reviewing, vetting and approving contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding and other legal instruments;

- Advising the Chief Principal and Management on legal matters, including litigation, claims, disputes and contractual obligations, and coordinating the engagement and management of external legal counsel;

- Ensuring the Polytechnic’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory obligations, policies and corporate governance standards;

- Safeguarding and maintaining custody of the Polytechnic’s Common Seal, statutory registers, governance records, Council resolutions and other official legal documentation;

- Providing legal guidance in the development, review and implementation of institutional policies, procedures, agreements and other governance instruments;

- Coordinating the management of litigation, legal risks and disputes involving the Polytechnic, including monitoring legal proceedings and advising on appropriate risk-mitigation measures; and

- Promoting sound corporate governance practices and ensuring effective communication and coordination between the Governing Council, its committees, the Chief Principal and Management.

Qualifications & Experience

### For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University

- Proficiency in computer applications;

- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;

- Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

- Membership of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK):

- Valid practicing Certificate;

- Certified Secretary (CS) and registered member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);

- At least three (3) years in a comparable and relevant position;

- Demonstrated competencies in legal research and drafting, governance, contract management, strategic leadership, policy and governance, systems thinking, stakeholder management, resource stewardship;

- Demonstrated merit, integrity, professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results, together with any other statutory suitability requirements applicable to the position

### How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, and attach copies of National Identity Card, relevant professional and academic certificates and transcripts.

### Applications should be addressed to

The Principal,
Kabete National Polytechnic,
P.O. Box 29010-00625, NAIROBI.
Or by email to: info@kabetepoly.ac.ke

## Requirements

Apply by email: info@kabetepoly.ac.ke

## Apply

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