Principal Legal Officer - Grade ACA 4

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, the person must have: -

• Master’s degree in Law or Business Management/Administration;
  
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
  
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;
  
• A minimum period of eight (8) years’ cumulative work experience;
  
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in supervisory level; and
  
• Meet chapter six of the constitution requirements.
  

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, the person must have: -

• Master’s degree in Law or Business Management/Administration;
  
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
  
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;
  
• A minimum period of eight (8) years’ cumulative work experience;
  
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in supervisory level; and
  
• Meet chapter six of the constitution requirements.
  

The Principal Legal Officer is responsible to Deputy Director Legal Services for: -

• Initiating the development and formulation of policy concerning legal matters in the Authority;
  
• Preparing the requisite documents and attending court proceedings;
  
• Advising the Authority on compliance with Act, and other relevant laws;
  
• Liaising with external lawyers on assigned litigation matters and other legal matters;
  
• Compiling the annual report and statistics for the Division;
  
• Initiating the drafting, reviewing and revision of legislation; and
  
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned.