Head of Legal & Human Resources at Summit Recruitment and Search

Job Description

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement legal strategies to protect the company’s interests. Ensure compliance with County, National and applicable international laws and regulations. Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and advise the Company appropriately. Identify and manage legal risks across the Company Advise on potential legal issues and provide solutions to mitigate risks. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for services, agreements, and other legal documents. Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and contracts are legally sound. Oversee, monitor and manage any litigation, disputes, or legal proceedings. Management the Legal Register Liaise with external legal counsel as necessary. Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and practices. Assists manage board meeting schedules, draft Committee review papers, prepare agenda’s and take minutes, for subsidiary Boards. Oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with the overall business strategy. Lead and monitor the implementation of the HR policies, plans and objectives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in law An advocate of the High Court in good standing Company Secretary certification and Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) Minimum of 10 years of experience in a legal Human Rights/Human Rsource and Admin leadership role. Proven experience in managing legal risks and HR functions in a corporate environment. Strong knowledge of employment law, corporate law, and HR best practices.