The Competition Authority of Kenya (‘the Authority’) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act Cap 504 of the laws of Kenya. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct. The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and motivated persons to fill the following vacant positions:
Job Description
• Undertaking Legal research;
• Carrying out Legal Audits;
• Ensuring proper filing of legal documents;
• Attending court, filling in the court attendance forms and drafting court updates for submission to the Senior Legal Officer;
• Vetting and Drafting of contracts, leases and other conveyance documents;
• Reviewing of proposed legislation and assessing their impact on competition;
• Preparing legal opinions for review and approval by the Senior Legal Officer;
• Drafting Gazette Notices and Legal Notices for review and approval by the Senior Legal Officer;
• Undertaking research and review of existing laws that impact on the Authority’s core functions;
• Preparing pleadings on behalf of the Authority to be filed in the law courts and the Competition Tribunal;
• Attending court and appearing on behalf of the Authority before the law courts and the Competition Tribunal;
• Assisting in the updating of the staff Conflict of Interest Register, Non conformitiesRegister and Legal Opinion Register;
• Assisting in the updating the ISO Legal Department processes; and
• Tracking Parliamentary Order Papers to track progression of statutory amendments relevant to the Authority’s operation.
Job Specifications
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
• Membership of Law Society of Kenya;
• Possession of Valid Practicing Certificate
• Posses Good Presentation Skills
• Posses Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Posses Good Contract drafting Skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications
quoting the respective Job Reference number to:
Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P.O Box 36265-00200
NAIROBI.
Through; https://recruitment.cak.go.ke:2044/
EMAILS OR PHYSICAL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The application shall include:
a) Application letter;
b) Curriculum Vitae (CV);
c) Copy of National Identification Card;
d) Certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; and
e) Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional/ academic referees.
Applications close on 26th May, 2025 at 1700hours.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An All-Inclusive Employer”
