Job Description
Description
- Formulating, developing and reviewing regulations of the Agency’s legal policies and procedures;
- Advising on legal matters;
- Drafting contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Agency;
- Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Agency’s activities;
- Coordinating external legal mandates to investigate and resolve potential legal issues with regard to financial instruments issued by donors;
- Liaising with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;
- Facilitating compliance with all legal requirements by the Agency;
- Coordinating the undertaking of field visits and investigation missions;
- Ensuring undertaking of research on legal issues falling within the Agency’s mandate;
- Coordinating preparation of legal reports; and
- Attending court on behalf of the Corporation Secretary.
Requirements
- Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which of which should have been at the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Agency for Legal Education;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
- Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing;
- Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Requirements
BA/BSc/HND , Postgraduate Diploma