Job Summary:

JOB GROUP ‘M’

Duties And Responsibilities:

1. coordinating formulation, implementation and review of legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with relevant laws and Government Circulars;
2. advising on  legal matters;
3. ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations and procedures;
4. reporting on various issues affecting the County;
5. vetting, reviewing, negotiating contracts, leases, agreements, memorandums of understanding and other legal documents;
6. reviewing legal framework and advising on levels of compliance by sector players;
7. coordinating litigation management by liaising with external lawyers to ensure adequate representation of the County;
8. ensuring that requisite information and evidence on legal matters involving the County is compiled and proper instructions issued to the external lawyers;
9. conducting research on legal issues;
10. negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court;
11. coordinating legal audits to measure the County’s level of compliance with various legal requirements, identify legal risks and advise on mitigation measures.
12. Representing the County Government of Kwale before any court, Tribunal and or Commission

Qualifications:

• 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 with over three (3) years post admission experience;
• Exhibit thorough understanding of legal aspects of land, public administration and devolution
• 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