Legal Officer II

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as a Legal Officer II, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum post-admission experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
  
• Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution;
  
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
  
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate unless exempted;
  
• Certificate in computer application skills
  

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as a Legal Officer II, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum post-admission experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
  
• Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution;
  
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
  
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate unless exempted;
  
• Certificate in computer application skills
  

• Drafting policy documents, guidelines and regulations;
  
• Evaluating evidence submitted for determination of its sufficiency and recommending appropriate action;
  
• Holding brief in the prosecution of anti-corruption and economic crimes and violation of codes of conduct cases;
  
• Providing actual legal representation in cases where the Commission is sued;
  
• Drafting contracts, Memoranda of Understanding and partnership agreements between the Commission and third parties;
  
• Instituting civil proceedings for compensation or recovery of public assets acquired through corrupt activities;
  
• Carrying out legal research, reviewing legislations and making recommendations on amendments;
  
• Providing legal advice/opinion to the Commission;
  
• Preparing reports on legal matters.