Job Description
ADVERT NO. NG-CDFB/017/2022: PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER - NG-CDF SCALE 4 (1 post)
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Law;
ii. Master’s degree in law or any other business relevant field;
iii. Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
iv. Membership to the Law Society of Kenya;
v. At least eight (8) years’ work experience in a busy Law Firm or a comparable organization, four (4)
of which should be at supervisory management level;
vi. At least Certified Public Secretary [CPS] Part two.
vii. Certificate in a Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution.
viii. Current practicing certificate;
viii. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance
and results;
ix. Proficiency in computer applications; and
x. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Legal Officer will report to the Corporation Secretary through the Manager, Legal
Services and will be responsible for the following:
i. Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and that due regard is given
to specific organizational interests;
ii. Review various legal instruments applicable to the Board with a view to ensuring their relevance
and applicability to the prevailing circumstances;
iii. Ensure that Board’s operations comply with the constitution and where necessary, advice on
remedial measures;
iv. Review operational and policy documents to ensure compliance with the constitution, statutes and
regulations;
v. Ensure legal and governance compliance and advice on improvement, where appropriate;
vi. Advice on undertaking legal and governance audit;
vii. Handle emerging legal challenges and where necessary, recommend mitigating measures and
monitor implementation;
viii. Identify and advise the Board and management on diverse legal issues;
ix. Review and vet contractual documents and where applicable, recommend necessary amendments;
x. Develop contractual documents between the Board and third parties;
xi. Attend to all Board Litigation matters, including preparation of pleadings, managing relationships
between the Board and external lawyers, court attendances and generally protect the Board’s
interests;
xii. Identify regulatory requirements and collaborate with other departmental heads with a view to
ensuring enforcements of requirements;
xiii. Attend to constituencies’ legal queries, advice and guide on best legal practices with a view to
protecting the Board’s and the Fund’s interests;
xiv. Track and report on implementation of Performance Contract targets pertaining to the department;
xv. Ensure proper liaison with other offices such as the Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecution,
and Kenya Police to expedite investigations pertinent to NG-CDF;
xvi. Attend to and ensure timely resolution of complaints arising from implementation of the Act; and
xvii. Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.