Minimum Job QualificationA minimum of Five (5) years relevant work experience in the Public or Private Sector;Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution; (iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;Proficiency in computer applications;Attended a Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks;Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; andShown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.Report To Manager, Legal Services & Corporation SecretaryJob PurposeProviding legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Placement ServiceJob ResponsibilitiesProviding legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Placement ServiceDrawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;Preparing and monitoring of the Division’s budgets and expenditures;Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Placement Service is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;Acting on regulatory changes or issues;Preparing Board Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Placement Service’s intended actions;Managing the risk exposure of the Placement Service by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirementsLiaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Placement Service 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 Placement Service and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Placement Service; andActing on claims that may be made by the Placement Service in debt recovery; andRepresenting the Placement Service in litigation matters.