Principal Legal Officer Job in Kenya - NTSA

Principal Legal Officer

REF NTSA/05/2023/19

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Providing legal advice to be taken by the Authority.

Drawing up contracts, agreements and other legal documents;

Undertaking research on different information to ensure that the Authority is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;

Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;

Preparing Board Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;

Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Board’s intended actions;

Managing the risk exposure of the Authority by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;

Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Authority to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;

Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Board and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Board; and

Representing the Authority in litigation matters.

Key Qualifications and Experience


A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;

A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution as an added advantage;

Have Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;

At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public Service/Private Sector;

Attended Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

Have been Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;

Have valid practicing certificate;

Proficiency in ICT; and

Demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope to the address below, enclosing CV with full details of educational background and professional qualifications. The application should also have copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and the National ID.

Applications may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office Reception, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, Ground floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, or posted to;

The Director General,
National Transport and Safety Authority,
316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue,
P.O. Box 3602-00506,
NAIROBI.

All applications should be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday 29th May 2023