KRA Commissioner Legal Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Purpose of the Job

The Commissioner Legal Services will be responsible for the provision of legal advisory, litigation
and tax dispute services to facilitate effective revenue collection.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement legal strategies to collect and preserve revenue through appropriate litigation and
alternative dispute resolution processes;
• Provide legal advice to the Authority on tax matters
• Ensure Authority’s compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework and
requirements;
• Draft, review and develop existing and new laws to support the commercial departments;
• Handle all legal aspects affecting revenue operations;
• Develop a framework to support the Authority on all litigation matters and alternative dispute
resolution processes;
• Set the overall strategic direction of the department and motivate staff to deliver high impact
performance.

Requirements

Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• University Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Fifteen (15) years’ experience practicing law, at least ten (10) of which must focus on litigation at middle and senior management levels in a corporate environment within the public or private sector;
• Master’s Degree in the relevant fields shall confer added advantage;
• Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, member of the LSK, and have a valid practicing certificate.
• Membership to ICPSK (ICS) is an added advantage

In addition, candidates should demonstrate the following Personal Traits and Competencies:

• Experience leading legal services in corporate and commercial law within large public or private sector institutions;
• Experience in handling litigation;
• High standards of ethics, integrity and confidentiality;
• High level of interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of modern non-adversary commercial dispute resolution including alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.