Job Description
LEGAL OFFICERS – LITIGATION – (KET 6) (2 POSITIONS) REF: KET/5/1C/40/53/VOL V –
B (04/24) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS
Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, Litigation and Prosecution
Job purpose
This Job is responsible for ensuring efficient management of the litigation portfolio by
facilitating the effective and expeditious prosecution and/or defence of disputes involving
the Company.
Key Responsibilities;
i). Providing research material necessary for institution of suits in courts/tribunals;
ii). Undertaking the discovery of evidence for use in cases where the Company is a party;
iii). Drafting pleadings and other relevant documents for filing in courts/tribunals;
iv). Aiding communication with the Office of Attorney General and Department of
Justice as may be required in litigation management;
v). Conducting witness preparations for trials/hearings and arranging attendances of
witnesses;
vi). Implementing Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms;
vii). Initiating settlement proceedings where appropriate in matters pending in
courts/tribunals;
viii). Conducting hearings in matters before courts/tribunals;
ix). Preparing necessary communication to the Office of the Attorney General and
Department of Justice on arbitral proceedings commenced against the Company;
x). Participating in all preliminary processes regarding arbitral proceedings, collating
relevant documentation, drafting pleadings, filling the same before the arbitral
tribunals, ensuring attendance of witnesses to the hearings and carrying out all other
required processes till conclusion of the arbitral proceedings;
xi). Participating in handover of project sites and material and ensuring preservation of
the evidence for use in any arbitral process thereafter;
xii). Carrying out research and drafting detailed legal opinions on matters on a need basis;
xiii). Collaborating with other process owners for operational effectiveness;
xiv). Updating and monitoring the litigation register;
xv). Updating the litigation diary;
xvi). Updating the repository of Rulings/Judgments;
xvii). Providing support in preparation, continuous review and implementation of internal
policy documents;
xviii). Proposing possible improvements to internal processes and workflows;
xix). Implementing Presidential Directives, Circulars and Executive Orders;
xx). Representing the Directorate in committee meetings;
xxi). Advising on all legal, regulatory and policy matters affecting the Company’s
operations;
xxii). Handling ad-hoc legal issues which may arise from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills required
i). Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution
ii). Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
and have a valid practicing certificate.
iii). Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
iv). A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience
Working condition - Office setting and field visits
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held,
level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up
appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information to note:
i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an
offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six Clearance
Certificates : -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).