Principal Legal Officer Job, Legal Jobs In Kenya 2023,

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Providing legal advice to the taken by the Board.


• Drawing up contracts, agreements, and other legal documents;


• Undertaking research on different information to ensure that the Board is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;


• Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;


• (Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Board’s intended actions;


• Managing the risk exposure of the Board by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;


• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Board 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 Board and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Board; and


• Representing the Board in litigation matters.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which is in a supervisory role;


• Have 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 University.


• Have Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law


• (Have been Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;


• Have valid practicing certificate;


• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution


• Have proficiency in computer applications;


• Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and results


• Proficiency in Computer applications


• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Analytical skills


• Communication and reporting skills


• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills


• Interpersonal and negotiation skills


• (Team player