Vacancy
A VACANCY has arisen within the Agricultural Marketing Authority for the position of Head of Compliance/ Company Secretary. The incumbent will be reporting directly to the CEO. The Head of Compliance/Company Secretary is expected to oversee the general controlling, managing, and directing the activities of the legal ser- vices function; ensuring that the CEO is at all times appraised of the developments within the Function’s remit: providing professional and strategic advice to the CEO, Board and senior Management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Providing the Authority’s staff, management, Board and Committees, as applicable, with high quality legal
and related advice/analysis, tailored to the Authority’s needs, on matters pertaining to all aspect of the
authority’s statutory remit and related matters.
Managing and coordinating the Authority’s approach towards litigation/other proceedings to which the Authority is party or potentially party.
Leading in the development of regulation and related material pertaining to the Authority’s statutory functions.
Contributing to the preparation of draft legislation as required.
Liaising with other parties’ legal advisors/representatives as required.
Undertaking legal research as required.
The Secretary’s principal responsibilities include:
Discharging the statutory functions assigned to the Company Secretary by the Companies Act.
Ensuring that the company’s and directors’ respective responsibilities under company law are complied with, including, inter alia, those relating to maintenance of minutes of Board and Committee meetings; maintenance of statutory registers.
Acting as Secretary to the Board and its Committees
Ensuring compliance with the Authority’s mandate by all stakeholders in the sector.
Qualifications
LLB Degree or equivalent qualification.
A relevant Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
Admitted Attorney; 8-10 years’ post admission experience in a Commercial law Environment.
Experience in negotiating and drafting contracts.
Experience in legal research and drafting of opinions, leading negotiations on high value agreements.
Experience in conducting and/or coordinating due diligence investigations.
In-depth knowledge of relevant corporate governance and risk management legislation, codes and regulatory
requirements that may impact the authority’s operations.
At least 5 years experience at a senior management level
Must be a person of high integrity, professionalism, assertiveness, and innovation.
Ability and tenacity to work with Government and other stakeholders.
More Information
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please send your CV, certificates, and application letter to: [email protected] using “Head of Compliance/ Company Secretary” as the subject of the email by not later than 19 April 2024.
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