Senior Legal Counsel Job at Nairobi City County Assembly

Nairobi City County Assembly

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Experience Required:3 Years
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal
Minimum Education: Degree
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: December 21, 2023
Last Date: January 10, 2024

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel (Job Group P) NCCASB-30 – one position

Duties and Responsibilities
i) Reviewing draft Bills;
ii) Reviewing draft Committee stage amendment reports to Bills proposed to the
Assembly by any Member of County Assembly or any Committee of County Assembly;
iii) Giving legal interpretation of Acts and Bills;
iv) Giving legal advice on matters relating to County Assembly to the Committees and user
departments;
v) Ensuring that Bills passed by County Assembly comply with the Constitution;
vi) Representing the County Assembly, the Speaker and the CASB in court proceedings;
vii) Providing legal opinions on matters before or relating to County Assembly;
viii) Reviewing and preparing draft contracts;
ix) Conducting conveyancing activities for the CASB;
x) Advising on potential areas of law reform;
xi) Initiating departmental procurement process as per the approved procurement plan;
xii) Identifying departmental training needs based on performance appraisal reports; and
xiii) Mentoring and coaching staff.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
a) Served in the grade of Legal Counsel (I) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
b) A Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
c) Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
d) A current practicing certificate from the Law Society of Kenya;
e) Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
f) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
g) Proficiency in computer applications.