Job Description
PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER - TWO (2) POSTS – V/NO 202//2023
Gross Salary: Kshs. 185,534 – 290,597 p.m. PSC 5
(Salary includes 60% basic pay and 40% allowances)
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the Commission
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable
For Appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
(i) served for a minimum period of at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior State
Counsel, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider
Public Service, the private sector or a law firm;
(ii) a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law;
(iv) been an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) possess a current valid practicing certificate;
(vi) experience in handling litigation in court;
(vii) good communication and analytical skills;
(viii) be a member of the Law Society of Kenya; and
(ix) fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) handle litigation on behalf of the Commission;
(ii) preparing preliminary legal instruments in relation to legal proceedings on behalf
of the commission in relation to cases that have been lodged against the
commission;
(iii) drawing pleadings and responses for filing in court on behalf of the Commission;
(iv) preparing of the Commission witnesses in court proceedings;
(v) drafting of legal opinions in line with the provisions of the constitution and
legislations;
(vi) handling routine correspondence on legal matters;
(vii) preparation and drafting of briefs on appeals from county government public
service, state corporations and public universities and other cases that impact the
commission and ensure compliance with the constitution;
(viii) conducting preliminary research on matters, policies and legislations that impact
on the commission’s mandate to ensure compliance with the constitution as per
the mandate of the commission;
(ix) providing input in the development of policies and preparation of legislations to
enable the Commission to effectively discharge its functions; and
(x) ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance and human
rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity as the Commission
undertakes its mandate.