Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

Applications are invited from suitably National Housing Corporation (NHC) NHC is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117 Government Housing Policies and Programmes, motivated professionals to fill the following exciting and challenging positions

Senior Legal Officer
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, and competent legal advice to the Corporation on matters relating to business engagements and transactions, claim liability, prosecuting and /or defending lawsuits, other related legal issues. The officer will also Originate and respond to correspondence on legal matters, on behalf of the Corporation.; Advice the Corporation on environmental law matters, management and waste disposal; Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate an efficient collection and preparation of information related to court cases, initiation, presentation, continuation and prosecution of court cases on behalf of the Corporation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide sound and competent transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, obligations and on all other legal issues;
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the Corporation.
• Represent the Corporation in court and other forums, presenting and arguing cases for the Corporation.
• Examine legal evidence, material / data to determine the advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits;
• Present evidence in defense or prosecution / s
• Study constitution, statutes, court decisions, regulations and ordinances of quasi bodies to determine ramifications for cases;
• Monitor and advise the Corporation on parliamentary legislation, changes and amendme in the law that impacts on or affects its operations;
• Prepare and draft standard legal documents such as; plaints, notice of motions, chamber summons, originating summons, miscellaneous applications, references, petitions, affidavits and such other pleadings;
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions and filing appeals in appropriate courts;
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes before going to court or in ongoing court cases, where appropriate so as to save on time and costs and minimize over dependence on external lawyers;
• Seek expert opinion from professional colleagues with specialized experience/skills in appropriate areas/field of the legal issue to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings or otherwise;
• Search for and examining public and other legal records to write opinions or establish existence of legal rights or otherwise;
• Prepare and authenticate legal documents. Witness the execution of legal documents;
• Act as agent, trustee, or executor of the Corporation;
• Advise the Corporation on matters of probate and administration of estates, as relates to its transactions with individual members of the public;
• Guide and ensure efficient, proper and timely conduct of litigation on behalf of the Corporation;
• Advice the Corporation on environmental law matters, management and waste disposal;
• Originate and respond to correspondence on legal matters, on behalf of the Corporation.
• Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate an efficient collection and preparation of information related to court cases, initiation, presentation, continuation and prosecution of court cases on behalf of the Corporation;
• Review the Corporation’s external advocates’ progress reports on court matters.

Person Specifications
The job holder must possess:
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university
(ii) A Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law or other recognised institution)
(iii) Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
(iv) Possess at least eight (8) years experience as a Legal Officer or Advocate
(v) Membership to the Law Society of Kenya
(vi) Good mediation and conflict resolution skills and a proven track record of excellent legal advice
(vii) Possess good written and oral communication skills

Note: Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.

Remuneration & Employment Terms
• Senior Legal Officer Grade 11 Gross: Ksh. 165,749 - 230,715 Per month
• Legal officer 1 Grade 10 Gross: Ksh. 137,703 - 191,840 Per month
• Legal Assistant Grade 07 Gross: Ksh. 74,953 - 106,283 Per month

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
(i) If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration,
(ii) Copies as evidence of having met the Chapter Six (6) Constitutional requirements, (including: Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Criminal investigation Department and Credit Reference Bureau),
(iii) E-mail and telephone contacts of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and quoting the reference number on your application letter.

To be considered, your application must be received by 20th April. 2022 addressed to:
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 30257 00100
NAIROBI
Email: applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke

“National Housing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and women as well as persons with disability are encouraged to apply- indicate PWD’’.

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