Legal Affairs Manager at Commission on Revenue Allocation

SCALE – CRA 4

Roles & Requirements

• In charge of coordination and review of the Constitutional Legal Framework on legislation, rules, regulations, guidelines and proposing amendments where appropriate.
• Develop, review and ensure continued compliance with transparent, clear and implementation of requisite legal reforms.
• Conduct surveys and collect data and information to support amendments of revenue allocation regulations in addition to coordinating stakeholder workshops and xposure sessions.
• Review all contracts or any other documentation where the Commission has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the Management.
• Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise the Management accordingly.
• Engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely development and where necessary enactment of transparent and efficient laws, rules and regulations.
• Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their training and development requirements.
• Undertake any other duties and assignments as may be required or as may be assigned from time to time by the Commission.

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Laws (LLM)
• Diploma from Kenya School of Law.

Experience, Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over seven (7) years standing and current practising certificate.
• Knowledge of legal drafting, research and legislation.
• Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel.
• Track record on development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risks and penalties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with laws dealing with government and or commercial contract administration, negotiations, preparation, preparation and execution.
• Possession of good understanding of Constitutional Laws and its operation in Kenya.
• Demonstrate ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.
• Excellent Communication, presentation and presentation skills.
• Assertive, result oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Be a person of integrity and effective interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working in a Policy environment.
• Member of relevant professional body.