Legal Officer at County Government of Nyeri

Legal Officer Job Duties

• Shall assist in drafting and publication of legislative proposals forBthe County Government and its agencies on legislative and other legal matters.
• Shall assist in negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting local and international treaties for and of behalf of the County Government and its agencies.
• Shall assist in representing the County Government in court in all legal proceedings arising from County legislation or any other legislation to which the County Government is a party or has interest, other than criminal proceedings.
• Shall assist in handling public interest litigation and represent any member of the public in matters that the Governor or the County Attorney deems to be public interest.
• Shall assist in conjunction with the Director of Public Prosecutions, prosecute offences resulting from the County legislations in any court (other than court martials).
• Shall be assist in advising the County Government on all matters relating to the Constitution, National legislation county legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection and legal aid.
• Shall perform any other functions as delegated by County Attorney.

Requirements for the Legal Officer Job

• Be a citizen of Kenya
• Holds a degree in Law from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent
• Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law.
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Have a valid practicing license.
• Has at least three(3) years of relevant professional experience
• Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in
• Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary: Kshs 77,527-103,894 p.m
• House allowance: Kshs. 21,000p.m
• Transport Allowance: Kshs. 12,000p.m
• Medical Cover: Provided for self, spouse and dependent children up to 21years of age.
• Leave: 30 days annual leave with leave allowance
• Any other allowances as approved by Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC)