Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LEGAL SERVICES – GRADE KUC 3 (1 POST)
a. Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities
i) Advising KUC on various legal matters and monitoring the compliance of KUC
with various applicable regulations
ii) Representing the organisation in court
iii) Monitoring policy, strategy and programs for legal services
iv) Oversee compliance issues within KUC
v) Providing timely legal advice to assist KUC in making an informed decision
vi) Support in the development of council calendars
vii) Liaising with Attorney General (AG) office and advising KUC on legal matters
viii)Attending to legal matters of KUC including advising, vetting and drafting of legal
agreements in relation to KUC’s operations
ix) Liaising with the functional units on queries or legal matters that should arise
that relate to KUC’s affairs
b. Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i) Master’s degree from a recognized institution
ii) Bachelors of laws degree from a recognized institution
iii) At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years
in a management role
iv) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya school of law
v) Admitted as an advocate of the High court of Kenya
vi) Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution
vii) Member of a profession al body where applicable
viii) Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution
ix) Demonstrate resultants’ in work performance
x) Computer proficiency skills
c. Key competences and skills
i) Good communication skills
ii) Good interpersonal skills
iii) Attention to details
iv) Arbitration skills
v) Good negotiation skills
vi) Excellent listening skills
vii) Analytical skills