Job Description
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, JOB GRADE “M”/ CASB 7 (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Drafting of Private Members’ Bills; drafting of amendments to Bills to be
proposed to the Assembly by any Member of County Assembly or any
Committee of County Assembly;
(ii) Giving legal interpretation of Acts and Bills and generally giving legal advice
on matters relating to County Assembly;
(iii) Providing legal advice to the County Assembly Service Board (CASB),
County Assembly Service, County Assembly and its Committees;
(iv) Ensuring that Bills passed by County Assembly comply with the
Constitution;
(v) Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General on litigation matters
involving County Assembly;
(vi) Legal representation of County assembly and the CASB in court
proceedings;
(vii) Giving of legal opinions on matters before or relating to County Assembly
and giving legal advice on commercial matters;
(viii) Providing any other legal services as may be required by County Assembly,
the Committees, the Speaker, the CASB, County Assembly Service or the
Clerk; and
(ix) Undertaking legal research on matters before the Legal Department
Requirements for Appointment
(i) Have served in the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a comparable position
for a minimum period of three (3) years;
(ii) Have a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
(iii) Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(iv) Membership to Law Society of Kenya or any recognized equivalent
professional body;
(v) Be in possession of a valid practicing certificate;
(vi) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(viii) Have proficiency in the use of basic computer applications