National Land Commission Jobs Chief Legal Officers

Chief Legal Officers Job at National Land Commission
(NLC GRADE 5) – ONE (1) POSTS
Gross Salary Scale for The position of Chief Legal Officer (Min Kshs. 132,000 – Max Kshs. 207,000)
An officer at this position will be responsible for providing legal advice to the commission and safeguard its interests through various legal initiatives and facilitate decision making for enhanced effectiveness in the fulfilment of its constitutional and statutory mandate.

Duties for Chief Legal Officers Job

Under the supervision of the Principal legal officer, the officer will be performing the following duties

• Implement policies, procedures and regulations on legal affairs and enforcement
• Implement proce dures for safeguarding National Land Commission’s interests
• Review legal instruments for the Commission
• Implement legal decisions and court orders for the Commission
• Give input in development of legislation as appropriate
• Assist in representing the Commission on litigation and court cases for the Commission
• Prepare preliminary legal documents/instruments
• Draft local agreements and contractual documents;
• Interpret legal matters and implications;
• Undertake surveys and research on assigned legal issues;
• Collect and collate research data;
• Interview clients for proper referrals;
• Prepare monthly reports; and
• Prepare briefs and papers on legal.

Chief Legal Officers Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Education from the Kenya School of Law
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Must have at least six ( 6) years’ experience three(3) of which at senior legal officer or equivalents
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Must have Good communication and presentations

How to Apply
Candidates should attach all documents to the application form. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
National Land Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution -Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and Persons Living With Disabilities. Therefore, People with Disabilities, the Marginalized and the Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to present clearance certificates from the following institutions:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission -EACC
• Kenya Revenue Authority -KRA
• Credit Reference Bureau -CRB
• Higher Education Loan Board -HELB
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations – CID

All Applications should be submitted both online through the recruitment portal in our website i.e www.landcommission.go.ke and hard copies to:
The Secretary/CEO National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House
12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O Box 44417-00100
Nairobi.
The applications should reach the office of the Secretary/ CEO, National Land Commission on/or before 17th July, 2017 by 5.00pm