Principal Legal Officer

Description

Formulating, developing and reviewing regulations of the Agency’s legal policies and procedures;

Advising on legal matters;

Drafting contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Agency;

Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Agency’s activities;

Coordinating external legal mandates to investigate and resolve potential legal issues with regard to financial instruments issued by donors;

Liaising with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;

Facilitating compliance with all legal requirements by the Agency;

Coordinating the undertaking of field visits and investigation missions;

Ensuring undertaking of research on legal issues falling within the Agency’s mandate;

Coordinating preparation of legal reports; and

Attending court on behalf of the Corporation Secretary.

Requirements

Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which of which should have been at the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a comparable position;

Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;

Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Agency for Legal Education;

Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;

Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing;

Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Postgraduate Diploma

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Digital Health Agency (DHA) on mratibu.dha.go.ke to apply

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