Job Description
LEGAL OFFICER II, JOB GRADE – EACC “8” (1 POST), REF:
EACC/LSAR/LOII/12
Reporting to the Assistant Director – Asset Recovery, the jobholder is responsible for
instituting civil proceedings for preservation, freezing, forfeiture and recovery of illegally
acquired assets, ADR and preservation and management of recovered assets.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Initiating the recovery of corruptly acquired/ unexplained assets;
ii. Instituting civil proceedings for compensation, forfeiture or recovery of corruptly
acquired/ unexplained assets;
iii. Prosecuting of applications for preservation of assets in the course of investigations;
iv. Ensuring preservation and management of recovered assets;
v. Undertaking legal research for effective prosecution of recovery cases;
vi. Participating in drafting Mutual Legal Assistance requests;
vii. Participating in conciliation, mediation and negotiations for recovery of corruptly
acquired/ unexplained assets;
viii. Drafting proposals for review of anti-corruption legislation for effective fight against
corruption and unethical practices;
ix. Supporting asset tracing investigations by reviewing evidence and advising
investigation teams
x. Preparing reports on civil recovery and ongoing court matters.
For appointment as a Legal Officer II, a person must possess the following qualifications:
i. Minimum post-admission experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
ii. Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution;
iii. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or
its equivalent from a recognised institution;
iv. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate unless
exempted;
v. Certificate in computer application skills;
vi. Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work
performance and results.