Job Description

Legal Officer Job, Kenyan Legal Jobs 2023, 

The County Government of Tana River pursuant to Section 59(1) (a), (b) and 66 of the County Government Act 2012 as read together with Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions

V/NO. 014/2023: LEGAL OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘K’ (1 POST)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function;


• Preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments;


• Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;


• Preparing legal opinions and legal briefs;


• Drafting leases and contracts;


• Undertaking research on specific legal areas;


• Ensuring compliance with statutory and other legal requirements;


• Ensuring safe custody of legal documents and records;


• Providing legal risk reviews;


• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution;


• Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Advocates Training Programme) from the Council of Legal Education;


• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K);


• Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;


• Current Advocates Practicing Certificate; and


• Certificate in computer application

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should visit our portal: www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke for online job application and submission. Applicants should also upload their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and other relevant testimonials to:

The Board Secretary / C.E.O. Tana River County Public Service Board

P.O. Box 181 – 70101

HOLA

 Applications should be received on or before 28th April, 2023 at 12:00am.

All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

i.e. be in possession of valid clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, EACC, DCI (Certificate of Good Conduct) & Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Tana River County Public Service Board is a credible government institution and therefore all its recruitments are devoid of any payments. You are hereby advised not to entertain fraudsters purporting to be employees of the Board promising to assist you have your appointment letter processed at a fee.

 The County Government of Tana River is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Women, the Marginalized and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply

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