Principal Legal OfficerNew!

• Formulating, developing and reviewing regulations of the Agency’s legal policies and procedures
• Drafting contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Agency
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Agency’s activities
• Coordinating external legal mandates to investigate and resolve potential legal issues with regard to financial instruments issued by donors
• Liaising with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations
• Facilitating compliance with all legal requirements by the Agency
• Coordinating the undertaking of field visits and investigation missions
• Ensuring undertaking of research on legal issues falling within the Agency’s mandate
• Coordinating preparation of legal reports; and
• Attending court on behalf of the Corporation Secretary

Qualifications and Experience

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which of which should have been at the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a comparable position
• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Agency for Legal Education
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
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Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results