Job Description
POSITION : LEGAL COUNSEL, (JSG 3)
Job Reference Number : V/No4 /2022
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale : Kshs. 283,200 – 360,600 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for conducting research, ensuring
compliance with all applicable laws, preparation of litigation documents and
legal contracts.
Reporting Responsibility
The Job holder will be responsible to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
Area of Deployment:
Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officer will be responsible for:
i. Conducting research on relevant laws and putting in place measures to
implement policy decisions of the Judiciary;
ii. Ensuring that the Judiciary complies with all applicable laws,
regulations and procedures and continually update the Chief Registrar
on any change of law;
iii. Providing legal support to all the units under the office of the Chief
Registrar;
iv. Reviewing of legal documents to ensure that they comply with the law;
v. Undertake litigation in court cases for and against the Office of the Chief
Registrar and the Judiciary;
vi. Representing the Judiciary in Arbitral proceedings in matters where the
Judiciary is a party;
vii. Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and External Advocates
in matters where they are representing the Judiciary;
viii. Undertake and oversee the preparation of conveyancing documents and
processes for the Judiciary; and
ix. Preparing and reviewing of legal contracts.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: -
i. A Bachelors’ degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized
institution;
ii. A Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
iii. Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
iv. Membership in good standing of Kenya Law Society of Kenya or any
other recognized professional body;
v. A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
Work Experience:
i. Minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience in a Legal Environment;
ii. At least 3 years in Middle Management Level;
iii. Prior experience working on legal matters including but not limited to
litigation, legal drafting, legal research and analysis and conveyancing
shall be an added advantage.
Core Job Competencies:
i. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
ii. Leadership and Good interpersonal skills;
iii. Professional and Technical competence;
iv. Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
v. Analytical and Negotiation Skills; and
vi. Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented