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Job Description/Requirements

7. Chief Legal Officer, JOB GRADE “M”/ CASB 7 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Drafting of Private Members’ Bills; drafting of amendments to Bills to be proposed to the Assembly by any Member of County Assembly or any Committee of County Assembly;
(ii) Giving legal interpretation of Acts and Bills and generally giving legal advice on matters relating to County Assembly;
(iii) Providing legal advice to the County Assembly Service Board (CASB), County Assembly Service, County Assembly and its Committees;
(iv) Ensuring that Bills passed by County Assembly comply with the Constitution;
(v) Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General on litigation matters involving County Assembly;
(vi) Legal representation of County assembly and the CASB in court proceedings;
(vii) Giving of legal opinions on matters before or relating to County Assembly and giving legal advice on commercial matters;
(viii) Providing any other legal services as may be required by County Assembly, the Committees, the Speaker, the CASB, County Assembly Service or the Clerk; and
(ix) Undertaking legal research on matters before the Legal Department

Requirements for Appointment
(i) Have served in the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
(ii) Have a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
(iii) Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(iv) Membership to Law Society of Kenya or any recognized equivalent professional body;
(v) Be in possession of a valid practicing certificate;
(vi) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(viii) Have proficiency in the use of basic computer applications

How To Apply
Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card/Passport, and other relevant supporting documents/testimonials. All applicants should clearly indicate the POSITION APPLIED FOR MARKED ON THE ENVELOPE and be addressed to:
THE CLERK/SECRETARY,
COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICE BOARD,
COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF NYAMIRA
P. O BOX 590-40500,
NYAMIRA.

Applications should reach the Office of the Clerk/Secretary, County Assembly Service Board of Nyamira on or before close of business on Thursday 26th May,2022. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF NYAMIRA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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