Reporting to the Manager (Legal and Regulatory Services), he/she will be responsible for preparing legal opinion and advice on general issues that may arise.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Formulate and review the Fund’s legal strategies, policies, processes and procedures;
•  Provide and interpret legal opinions and advise on legal issues that may arise from time to time;
•  Receive summons, review the relevant files and prepare suitable instructions to external lawyers;
•  Review all court documents prepared by external lawyers;
•  Correspond with external lawyers/advocates on all the issues that may arise and advise on the position of the Fund;
•  Vet and draft legal agreements;
•  Ensure proper and safe custody of all legal documentation; and
•  Represent the Fund in all legal proceedings, coordinating, preparations, filing and service of pleadings.

Job Requirements

•  Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
•  Master of Laws Degree or Social Sciences from a recognized institution as an added advantage;
•  Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council for Legal Education;
•  Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
•  Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body such as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and/or Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) and in good standing;
•  At least ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory position;
•  Management course from a recognized institution;
•  Proficiency in computer applications.