Assistant Manager (Legal and Regulatory Services)
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.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are
required to send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and copies of
certificates/testimonials by hand/courier in an envelope that is clearly marked
indicating the position applied for OR drop the application to the Mail Office, Social Security House, Bishops Road, Block ‘A’, Western Wing,
Ground Floor by Monday ,11th December, 2023 at 5.00 p.m
All letters should be
addressed to:
The Managing Trustee/CEO
National Social Security
Fund
P.O. Box 30599-00100
NAIROBI
Please note that only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification. Candidates are advised that the Fund does not have any agents
and will undertake this recruitment without charging any fees whatsoever
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