Senior Legal Services Officer

Job Purpose

To carry out the functions of Legal Services, including collecting, verifying and compiling legal information and documents to enable the department to achieve its objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare legal opinions and provide interpretation of legal information
• Review and draft contracts, agreements, internal policies, and legal documents to ensure compliance with all statutory and legal requirements
• Conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal information to staff
• Monitor and report non-compliance issues; handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
• Participate in policy development and advise on legal policy issues
• Develop legal documents and instruments, including contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) on behalf of the Board
• Ensure compliance with principles and values of good governance
• Implement strategic plans and objectives related to the legal function
• Provide legal risk reviews and legal advice to management
• Review ongoing cases and advise management accordingly
• Track amendments and changes to Kenyan laws that affect the Council

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Professional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan law and legal compliance requirements
• Excellent drafting and interpretation skills
• Legal risk assessment and advisory capabilities
• Policy development experience
• Training and communication skills
• Good governance principles expertise