County Attorney at Kisii County Government

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Giving legal advice to and undertaking complete litigation on behalf of the County Government and undertaking complex arbitrations;
• Drafting and reviewing complex documents, local and international contracts and agreements;
• Providing legal advice and opinions to departments in the County Government;
• Drafting of complex Bills and subsidiary legislation; advising the County Government on legislative matters; and undertaking legislative drafting on behalf of the County Government Departments;
• Initiating and undertaking research on complex and emerging legal issues and preparing legal opinions briefs.
• Advising the County Government departments on legal policy issues; ensuring compliance with county, national, regional and international instruments;
• Ensuring compliance with the national values and principles of good governance and public service set out in Article 10 and Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

For appointment to the position of County Attorney one should:-

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya having a current practicing certificate.
• Must be a member of the law society of Kenya.
• Must have over ten (10) years professional and legal experience at a senior level in the Public Service or in a reputable private organization.
• Should have administrative and management experience at a senior level.
• SALARY: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya’s guidelines.