Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Centre through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
Providing secretariat services on behalf of the Managing Director;
Developing and reviewing relevant regulatory Legal framework for the implementation of the Centre’s mandate;
Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Centre in courts or other judicial authorities;
Drafting and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Centre’s policies;
Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters;
Ensuring that legal audit compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
Overseeing implementation of the Mwongozo Code of Conduct at the Centre.
Job Specification
Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University;
Master’s degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
A minimum of Eight (8) years and at least three (3) experience in supervisory role in the Public or Private Sector;
Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
Current Practicing Certificate; vii. Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Membership to Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK);
Proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrable good results in work performance; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and skills
Organization and management skills;
Leadership and managerial skills;
Drafting skills;
Report writing skills;
Negotiation skills and arbitration skills; and
Analytical skills.
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