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
