Legal Officer II Job Kenya Law Reform Commission

Legal Officer II Job, Current Legal Jobs In Kenya,

This is the entry grade for this cadre and involves discharging of KLRC mandate through legal research, public education, development of legislative proposals, and review of law and statutory instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Development of initial drafts of the Commission’s policies and  guidelines for review;
  • Development of strategies for stakeholder consultations and  engagements;
  • Liaising with other departments in the implementation of the  Commission’s mandate;
  • Undertaking research and collating information for the development of the Commission’s reports;
  • Participation in capacity building and implementation of  performance management of the Commission;
  • Initiating legislative proposals for reforming any branch of the law;
  • Preparing legal opinions and advisories relating to requests from Parliament, county assemblies, MDAs, the Judiciary, and other stakeholders;
  • Analyzing input from stakeholders on policy, legislative, regulatory, and administrative proposals and taking necessary action;
  • Attending meetings for the development and clarification of national and county policy, legislative proposals, and statutory instruments;
  • Preparing drafts of national and county policy, legislative proposals, and statutory instruments;
  • Reviewing existing national and county policy or legislation to  identify inconsistencies with the Constitution;
  • Researching law reform issues arising from judicial pronouncements, revision of laws, or emerging areas of law;
  • Participating in exchange programs and collaborative initiatives with other law reform agencies for purposes of sharing information  to facilitate law reform in Kenya;
  • Participating in the Commission’s resource mobilization programs and activities; and
  • Participating in the implementation of the Commission’s projects and plans.

Requirements for Appointment

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Three years post-qualification experience; and
  • Certificate in computer application skills. 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by completing ONE application form KLRC 1. The form is downloadable from the Kenya Law Reform Commission Website: www.klrc.go.ke.
Applicants must attach certified COPIES of the following documents:

  • National Identity Card;
  • Academic and Professional Certificates;
  • Any supporting documents and testimonials; and
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Completed applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Law Reform Commission
Reinsurance Plaza, 3rd Floor, Taifa Road
P.O Box 34999 – 00100
NAIROBI

and delivered to Kenya Law Reform Commission on 3rd Floor Room 321 Reinsurance Plaza or email: hr@klrc.go.ke on or before 12th January 2024.