Principal Legal Officer Job KeNIA

Responsibilities

• preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments;
• preparing legal opinions; drafting legal documents, leases and contracts;
• preparing legal briefs and opinions; undertaking research on specific legal areas;
• identifying issues and areas for policy formulation and review; ensuring compliance with the policy, legal requirements and provisions in all the undertakings of the Agency;
• advising the Agency on all legal matters;
• representing the Agency in litigations and other legal matters;
• safeguarding the interest of the Agency in all legal matters;
• liaising with the Office of the Attorney General on legal matters;
• coordinating the implementation of the Units work plans and performance management; and
• ensuring safe custody of Agency’s legal documents and records.

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Qualifications

• Have minimum period eight of (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Officer;
• Have Bachelors degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters degree in Laws from a recognized institution;
• Have Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Have Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Be registered with a professional body;
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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