Kirinyaga County Legal Officer jobs

Legal Officer (1 post)

Job Group: Q

Job Ref: KCPSB/CS/03/04/2014

Duties and Responsibilities

To provide specialized legal support to the governor and the county government agencies

Key responsibilities will include:-

• Advising the Governor and county agencies on legal and regulatory matters
• Interpreting and advising the County accordingly on other related laws
• Assisting in managing litigations
• Monitoring compliance with legal regulatory framework
• Advising staff disciplinary committee on prosecution procedures and legal requirements
• Participation in design and implementation of local agreements, international documents and contracts.
• Advising on corporate governance
• Ensuring safe custody of collaterals and chattels and other organization properties
• Advising on negotiations and taking part in legal corporate deals
• Assist in drawing Contracts and Agreements and initiate periodic legal reviews of the county’s legal documents and other relevant rules where necessary in liaison with the office of the Attorney General
• Undertaking research and preparing detailed legal opinions on matters relating to legal notice
• Offer general legal advice to the county government

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have a Bachelors Degree in Law. Masters in Law will be an added advantage
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya for at least five years
• A member of the Law Society of Kenya
• Excellent legal and analytical skills and sound judgment
• Be possession of the Current Law Practicing Certificate
• Must be computer proficient
• Have demonstrated outstanding professional competence, ability and integrity as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service for all positions

1. Permanent/Contract
2. Competitive salary as per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines
3. Medical cover

How to Apply

All applications should be sent by post quoting the job reference number on the subject of the application and on the envelope.

Applications can also be hand delivered to the County Governor’s office, Kirinyaga at the County Public Service Board Office on or before 31st March 2014.

Note

All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following institutions;

1. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
2. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. The Ethics and Anti –Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Credit Reference Bureau
6. Copies of these certificates must be attached to the applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Secretary

Kirinyaga County Public Service Board

P.O Box 260

Kutus