Manager Legal Services

A minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in the Public or Private Sector;
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;

Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Certified Public Secretary or its equivalent will be an added advantage

Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and
Demonstrated competence in work performance.

Responsibilities

Advising the Board and management on various legal matters to ensure compliance of the with various statutes, laws and regulations;
Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing legal opinions;

Providing secretariat services to the Board;

Developing and reviewing relevant regulatory Legal framework to enable implementation of the Authority’s mandate;

Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Authority in courts or other judicial authorities;

Drafting and reviewing Contracts, Licensing Frameworks, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Authority’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 Mwongozo, Code of Conduct at the Authority; and
Formulating, drafting and facilitating gazettement of Rules, Regulations and Directives issued by or on behalf of the Authority.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Post-graduate education

Required relevant work experience
: 10 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)