Principal Legal Officer at Vihiga County Government

JOB GROUP “N”

Terms of Service: 3 years Contract

Salary: As per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Responsibilities

• Shall assist in drafting and publication of legislative proposals for the County Government and its agencies on legislative and other legal matters.
• Shall assist in negotiating, grafting, vetting and interpreting local and international treaties for and on 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 party of or has interest, other than criminal proceedings.
• Shall assist in handling public interest in litigation and represent any member of the public in matters that the Governor or the Director Legal Services 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 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.
• Any other functions as delegated by the Assistant Director Legal Services.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law degree or its equivalent and related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate diploma from Kenya School of Law;
• Have a valid practicing license.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience and;
• Satisfy requirement of chapter 6 requirements of the constitution of Kenya.