Reporting to the Manager Legal Services, CLP

Job Purpose

This job is responsible for ensuring efficient management of litigation and Prosecution
portfolio by facilitating effective and expeditious prosecution and/or defence of disputes
involving the Company.

Key Responsibilities;

i). Implementing the Company’s internal policies and procedures;
ii). Coordinating submission of periodic reports from external lawyers and coordinating
the conduct of their annual performance evaluation
iii). Supervising Legal Officers.
iv). Conducting initial case assessment and investigations before institution of suits in
courts/tribunals;
v). Undertaking the discovery of evidence for use in cases where the Company is a party;
vi). Drafting pleadings and other relevant documents for filing in courts/tribunals;
vii). Drafting the necessary correspondence and/or instructions to the Company’s in-house
Counsel or external lawyers
viii). Drafting the necessary correspondence to the Office of Attorney General and
Department of Justice as may be required in litigation and arbitration matters;
ix). Conducting witness preparations for trials/hearings and arranging attendances of
witnesses;
x). Implementing Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms;
xi). Initiating settlement proceedings where appropriate in matters pending in
courts/tribunals;
xii). Conducting hearings in matters before courts/tribunals;
xiii). Participating in all preliminary processes regarding arbitral proceedings, collating
relevant documentation, drafting pleadings, filling the same before the arbitral
tribunals, ensuring attendance of witnesses to the hearings and carrying out all other
required processes till conclusion of the arbitral proceedings;
xiv). Participating in handover of project sites and material and ensuring preservation of
the evidence for use in any arbitral process thereafter;
xv). Carrying out research and drafting detailed legal opinions on matters on a need basis
xvi). Implementing Divisional performance targets, procurement plans, budget, work plans
and preparing periodic reports as required;
xvii). Ensuring realization of Divisional deliverables of the Strategic Plan and Performance
Contract;
xviii). Advising all legal, regulatory and policy matters affecting the operations of KETRACO;
xix). Liaising with other process owners for operational effectiveness;
xx). Developing a litigation register, monitoring and updating the same;
xxi). Ensuring litigation diary is regularly updated;
xxii). Updating the repository of Rulings/Judgments;
xxiii). Participating in conducting proper investigation in liaison with the Security Division
and the Critical Infrastructure Police Unit;
xxiv). Drafting charge sheets in accordance with the relevant laws;
xxv). Ensuring the prosecution register is updated;
xxvi). Ensuring the prosecution diary is updated;
xxvii). Carrying out prosecutorial duties as appropriate;
xxviii). Developing and updating the Division’s risk register and tracking the implementation
of the mitigation measures;
xxix). Providing support in preparation, continuous review and implementation of internal
policy documents;
xxx). Evaluating internal processes and workflows and proposing possible improvements;
xxxi). Implementing Presidential Directives, Circulars and Executive Orders;
xxxii). Representing the Division in committee meetings as may be required;
xxxiii). Handling ad-hoc legal issues that may arise from time to time.
xxxiv). Preparing Divisional performance targets, procurement plans, work plans and budget.

Qualifications & Skills required

i). Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
ii). Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
and have a valid practicing certificate;
iii). Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
iv). Have attended a supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
recognized institution;
v). A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience.

Working condition – Office setting and field visits

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held,
level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up
appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

Important Information to note:

i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an
offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six Clearance

Certificates: –

a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the
provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation
of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and
women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES
ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Applications without the relevant qualifications,
copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and
giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall
be contacted.
Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application clearly
indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading via the
joblink posted on KETRACO website. Hard copies shall not be considered.

NOTE: These positions are open to KENYAN Citizens ONLY.

The successful candidates for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration package in
accordance with the Company guidelines. Candidates who meet the above requirements should
submit their applications by 17th
March 2025 at 5.00pm so as to reach:-

The Managing Director,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
KAWI COMPLEX, 4th
Floor,
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road,
P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
NAIROBI.