# Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Service at Bandari Maritime Academy

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Company: Bandari Maritime Academy

Category: Legal

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-08

Expires: 2026-09-29

## Job Description

Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Service at Bandari Maritime Academy

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Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Deadline: Sep 29, 2026

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The primary objective of setting up the college was first as a stop gap measure to develop necessary skills to ensure continuity in port operations after the collapse of East African Railways and Harbours Corporation.

Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Service

Job Type Full Time

Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Postgraduate Diploma

Experience 15 years

Location Nairobi

Job Field Legal and Regulatory

BMA/26/CEO/CSHLS/03

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 165,700

- Kshs 315,000 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs. 35,000

Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000

Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

### Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities entail

Coordinating development, implementation and reviewof policies and procedures pertaining to legal matters;

Providing advice on all legal matters that affect the academy and its operations;

Interpreting legal issues and ensuring compliance of the academy to statutory requirements;

Coordinating drafting contracts, leases, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Academy;

Representing the Academy in litigation and other legal matters in court;

Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General and external lawyers on legal matters pertaining to the Academy;

Coordinating maintenance of up-to-date case registers and files pertaining to the Academy;

Ensuring timely review and preparation of case files for hearing;

Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Academy’s activities;

Spearheading legal research on legal matters pertaining to the Academy and emerging trends;

Ensuring legal status of all the Academy’s assets, liabilities and claims are up to date;

Ensuring maintenance of an up-to-date register of conflicts of interest

Required Qualification

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

- Cumulative Service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Legal Services;
Bachelor’s degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;

Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;

Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Master’s degree in Laws (LLB) or in a relevant field from a recognized institution;

Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;

Certificate in Corporate Management/Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer application skills; and

Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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## Requirements

Apply by email: recruitment@bma.ac.ke

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