Description
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Function: Legal and Regulatory
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
MAWASCO was incorporated on 24th August 2005. Its shareholding is currently under the County Government of Kilifi.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
- At least 5 years relevant experience in legal practice, regulatory compliance, public sector, utilities, environmental management, or infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advisory services to management, departments, and the Board.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including the Water Act 2016, EMCA 1999, PPADA 2015, OSHA 2007, PFMA 2012, Data Protection Act 2019.
- Draft, review, and interpret contracts, MoUs, consultant agreements, supplier contracts, and service agreements.
- Oversee compliance with WASREB regulatory guidelines, license conditions, and reporting obligations.
- Coordinate litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution in liaison with external counsel.
- Develop and implement compliance frameworks, monitoring tools, and internal policies.
- Conduct compliance audits, follow-ups, and risk assessments across all utility operations.
Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Malindi Water and Sewerage Company on malindiwater.co.ke to apply
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