Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree
Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable
Position Level: SHA 4
Number of positions: 2

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Legal Officer or a comparable position.

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized and accredited institution.

• Masters’ degree in Law from a recognized and accredited institution.

• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.

• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.

• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.

• Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing.

• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:
Job Purpose:

Legal Officers are responsible for providing legal advisory services to the Board and Management of the Authority, including contract preparation and administration, legislative drafting, and compliance with legal and regulatory legislation.

Functions:

• Providing legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the Authority.

• Providing and interpreting legal information, conducting training, and disseminating appropriate legal requirements to staff.

• Managing, reviewing, and monitoring the progress of all outstanding litigation and post-litigation outcomes.

• Ensuring compliance with constitutional, regulatory, and all relevant laws through legal advisory services and efficient management of contractual risks.

• Undertaking extensive review of requests for approval licenses to ascertain legal soundness and ensure proper implementation.

• Documenting and maintaining records of enforcement and compliance assignments and developing legal accountability structures.

• Establishing and managing the Authority’s Register of Regulations, Rules, Guidelines, and By-Laws.

• Legal drafting of the Authority’s regulations, rules, guidelines, and by-laws.

• Managing, reviewing, and updating the Authority’s regulations for consistency and compliance with national and county legal frameworks.

• Managing and supervising the Authority’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism.

• Developing proactive and preventive legal policies and strategies to forestall disputes and litigation.

• Undertaking risk management on internal legal and regulatory matters and liaising with relevant departments to address identified legal risks.

• Facilitating Legal Compliance Audits.

• Preparing, reviewing, and modifying contractual instruments for business activities, and negotiating/drafting documentation for transactions.

• Conducting Legal Due Diligence on prospective partners.

• Establishing and managing the Lease Register and License Register.

• Monitoring and reviewing agreements, licenses, leases, and similar instruments.

• Developing and vetting policy papers and instruments with legal implications.

• Advising the Authority on various legal requirements and obstacles.

• Ensuring timely compliance with rules and regulations, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics.

• Initiating and progressing the enactment of legislation proposed by the Authority.