Job Summary:

JOB GROUP 'L'

Duties And Responsibilities:

1. implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function.
2. ensuring compliance with the policy, legal requirements and provisions in all the undertakings of the County.
3. undertaking research on specific legal areas.
4. safeguarding the interests of the county in all legal matters.
5. identifying issues and areas for legal policy formulation and review.
6. identifying legal risks, and developing mitigation measures.
7. negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court.
8. drafting legal opinions and reports on various issues affecting the County.
9. undertaking legal audits to measure the County’s level of compliance with various legal requirements.
10. drafting, vetting, reviewing, leases, agreements and memorandums of understanding.
11. preparing progress reports on court cases.
12. handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
13. monitoring and reporting non-compliance issues.
14. reviewing ongoing cases and advising management accordingly.
15. providing and interpreting legal information.
16. Conducting training and disseminating appropriate legal information to staff.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in law from The Kenya School of Law;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing;
• Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
• Certificate in computer application skills.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, 2010

How To Apply:

• All applications should be submitted on or before Thursday 8^th August, 2024 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-

The Board Secretary/ CEO

Kwale County Public Service Board

P.O BOX 4 -80403

KWALE

Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.

• Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-

• • • 1. National Identity Card,
      2. Academic and professional certificates,
      3. Leaving certificates and other testimonials

• Women and People Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Please visit our official website www.kwale.go.ke for details on the job requirements