Job Specification

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Legal Officer Duties and responsibilities will entail;

• Assisting in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Manager for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Corporation;
• Assisting in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
• Assisting in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
• Legal Officer will assist and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when necessary;
• Maintaining and ensure proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
•  Assisting in ensuring that key issues and needs of Corporation are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
• Working collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
• Assisting to prosecute for and represent the Corporation in law courts and quasijudicial tribunals;
• Preparing and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Corporation;
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Corporation;
• Assisting in advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
• Assisting in drafting of contracts and MOUs;
• Assisting in engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Corporation;
• Assisting in legal research and assignments;
• Assisting by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time, relevant to the post.
• Assisting in initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Corporation through the Attorney General’s chambers and the parent Ministry

Personal Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution