Reporting to the Manager (Legal and Regulatory Services), he/she will be responsible for preparing legal opinion and advice on general issues that may arise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Formulate and review the Fund’s legal strategies, policies, processes and procedures;
Provide and interpret legal opinions and advise on legal issues that may arise from time to time;
Receive summons, review the relevant files and prepare suitable instructions to external lawyers;
Review all court documents prepared by external lawyers;
Correspond with external lawyers/advocates on all the issues that may arise and advise on the position of the Fund;
Vet and draft legal agreements;
Ensure proper and safe custody of all legal documentation; and
Represent the Fund in all legal proceedings, coordinating, preparations, filing and service of pleadings.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
Master of Laws Degree or Social Sciences from a recognized institution as an added advantage;
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council for Legal Education;
Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body such as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and/or Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) and in good standing;
At least ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory position;
Management course from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications.
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Interested applicants are required to send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates/testimonials by hand/courier in an envelope that is clearly marked indicating the position applied for OR drop the application to the Mail Office, Social Security House, Bishops Road, Block ‘A’, Western Wing, Ground Floor by Monday ,11th December, 2023 at 5.00 p.mAll letters should be addressed to:
The Managing Trustee/CEO
National Social Security Fund
P.O. Box 30599-00100
NAIROBIPlease note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Candidates are advised that the Fund does not have any agents and will undertake this recruitment without charging any fees whatsoever
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