Assistant Director Legal Services at Kenya Rural Roads Authority

About the Role

Kenya Rural Roads Authority seeks a dedicated legal professional to serve as Assistant Director of Legal Services, providing strategic legal guidance and oversight of the organization's legal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the activities of the Legal Directorate
• Provide legal advice to the Authority on matters affecting operations
• Oversee receipt and management of court processes on behalf of the Authority
• Supervise the Authority's litigation function
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the organization
• Review, advise, and make recommendations on new legislation, subsidiary legislation, rules, and regulations
• Supervise legal research and reviews of existing laws affecting the Authority's core functions
• Draft and review contracts, leases, and other conveyancing documents
• Monitor ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Provide support to the Board Secretariat function
• Conduct training for staff and external stakeholders on national values and principles of governance
• Oversee proper custody and storage of key legal documents
• Oversee the Case Management System
• Participate in contract management activities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution
• Master's degree in Law from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education (CLE) or equivalent qualification
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Valid Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Kenya
• Membership with the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• At least twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Legal Officer or in a comparable position
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results