The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal advice to the Authority. He/She will also be responsible for drawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legaldocuments
Responsibilities for the Legal Officer Job
providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Authority
drawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
preparation and monitoring of the Section’s budgets and expenditures;
undertake Legal research to ensure the Authority is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;
acting and advising the Authority on regulatory changes or issues;
preparation of Board Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;managing the risk exposure of the Authority by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Authority to ensure instructions, witnesses and
statements are procured on time;
working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defence, to gather evidence in legal
proceedings involving the Authority and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Authority;
acting on claims that may be made by the Authority in debt recovery; and
representing the Authority in litigation matters in various Courts within Kenya..
Legal Officer Job Specifications
Served in the grade of Legal Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution.
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya.
Certificate in the relevant Computer applications from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
