HEAD – LEGAL SERVICES – GRADE OAG 4 (1 Post) JOB REF. NO CS/HLS/01/01/2016
Purpose of the job: This position is responsible for the provision of legal advisory services through the development and interpretation of legal matters, leading litigation, maintaining custody of the institution’s seal and legal documents, vetting and drafting of legal agreements for the Office.
Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Participating in the development and implementation of Corporate Services’ strategy by developing and implementing the Legal Affairs strategy, derived from the Office of the Auditor – General’s overall strategy.
2) Developing and overseeing the implementation of legal and governance policies, systems and procedures, in line with the institution’s strategy to ensure achievement of institutional mandate.
3) Leading the planning and coordination of all the functions of the Legal Services Unit to ensure achievement of the Unit’s strategic objectives.
4) Developing, implementing, and monitoring the budget for the Legal Services Unit to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the management of the institution’s financial resources.
5) In coordination with Human Resource and user Directorates, ensures that employees are trained on key laws and regulations that are central in the achievement of the institution’s mandate.
6) Responsible for performance management, training and development of staff in the unit, to ensure achievement of the unit’s mandate, and consequently achievement of the institution’s mandate.
7) Providing legal counsel to the Office and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
8) Leading the drafting and reviewing of contracts, agreements and leases in which the institution is party to, to ensure the institution enjoys maximum benefits from the contractual relationships. Advertisement
9) Ensuring safe custody of the institution’s legal documents, for instance minutes, board papers, company seals e.t.c.to protect the documents from access by unauthorized persons, and for fast retrieval for decision making purposes.
10) Ensuring adequate preparation and representation of the institution in litigation cases, to ensure favorable ruling for the institution by the courts of law.
11) Ensuring the compilation of legal, governance and compliance reports, to advice decision making on enhanced legal performance in the institution.
12) Ensuring that the unit conducts research to support the delivery of the institution’s mandate, resulting from informed decision making in the Legal Unit.
Requirements for appointment: 1) A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or its recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
2) Post graduate diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
3) Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
4) 8 years relevant experience
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