Job Description
LEGAL OFFICER II (ONE POSITION) JOB REF NO. MIC/018/2023
Terms of Service-contract for a term of five (5) years and may be eligible for
reappointment subject to acceptable performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
i. Drawing and vetting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
ii. Undertaking legal research;
iii. Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they
are in accord with the existing legislation;
iv. Coordinating the corporation’s complaint management system;
v. Monitoring compliance with legal and statutory requirements of the organisation;
vi. Assist in designing, defining and implementing the legal strategy;
vii. Assist the Corporation Secretary in issuing legal opinions to the CEO and the Board at
their request;
viii.Ensuring compliance to the law and implementing good corporate governance;
ix. Assist in co-ordinating litigation management, appointment of external lawyers and ensure
representation of the Corporation in courts or other judicial authorities;
x. Supporting management in the application and implementation of new policies and
procedures;
xi. Carry out any other duties relating to laws of the country or the corporation as may be
directed from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized University;
iii. Master’s Degree in a related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
iv. Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
v. Must be a member of the Law Society of Kenya
vi. Have had experience for a period of not less than five (5) years
vii. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
PERSONAL QUALITIES IN ADDITIONAL TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS
i. Knowledge of relevant legislations, Corporation law etc.
ii. Leadership skills
iii. Communication skills
iv. Strategic and innovative thinking
v. Interpersonal skills
vi. Negotiation skills
vii. Collaboration skills