Principal Legal Officer - 2 Posts

For Appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior State Counsel, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service, the private sector or a law firm;
• A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law;
• Been an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Possess a current valid practicing certificate;
• Experience in handling litigation in court;
• Good communication and analytical skills;
• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle litigation on behalf of the Commission;
• Preparing preliminary legal instruments in relation to legal proceedings on behalf of the commission in relation to cases that have been lodged against the commission;
• Drawing pleadings and responses for filing in court on behalf of the Commission;
• Preparing of the Commission witnesses in court proceedings; 
• Drafting of legal opinions in line with the provisions of the constitution and legislations;
• Handling routine correspondence on legal matters;
• Preparation and drafting of briefs on appeals from county government public service, state corporations and public universities and other cases that impact the commission and ensure compliance with the constitution;
• Conducting preliminary research on matters, policies and legislations that impact on the commission’s mandate to ensure compliance with the constitution as per the mandate of the commission;
• Providing input in the development of policies and preparation of legislations to enable the Commission to effectively discharge its functions; and
• Ensuring  compliance with principles and values of good governance and human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity as the Commission undertakes its mandate.