Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will
entail:
- Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Centre
through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
- Providing secretariat services on behalf of the Managing
Director;
- Developing and reviewing relevant regulatory Legal framework
for the implementation of the Centre’s mandate;
- Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Centre in
courts or other judicial authorities;
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements,
Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure
compliance to statutory requirements and the Centre’s policies;
- Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies
and stakeholders on all legal matters;
- Ensuring that legal audit compliance is carried out to confirm
compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
- Overseeing implementation of the Mwongozo Code of Conduct at
the Centre.
Job Specification
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University;
- Master’s degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
- Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Council of Legal
Education;
- A minimum of Eight (8) years and at least three (3) experience
in supervisory role in the Public or Private Sector;
- Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
- Current Practicing Certificate; vii. Member to the Law Society
of Kenya;
- Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four
(4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya
(ICPSK);
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrable good results in work performance; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and skills
- Organization and management skills;
- Leadership and managerial skills;
- Drafting skills;
- Report writing skills;
- Negotiation skills ,arbitration skills; and
- Analytical skills.
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