Principal, Legal Officer

Job Specification   

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Providing legal advice to the taken by the Board.
• Drawing up contracts, agreements, and other legal documents;
• Undertaking research on different information to ensure that the Board is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
• Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;
• (Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Board’s intended actions;
• Managing the risk exposure of the Board by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Board to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
• Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Board and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Board; and
• Representing the Board in litigation matters.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which is in a supervisory role;
• Have Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
• Have Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law
• (Have been Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Have valid practicing certificate;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Have proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and results
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• (Team player