Manager Legal Services at Anti-Counterfeit Agency

The Manager Legal Services is responsible to the Deputy Director Enforcement, Legal Services for:-

• supervising, managing and administering legal matters in the Authority;
• formulating, implementing and evaluating policies on research, enforcement and legal matters;
• developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagements;
• taking legal action where necessary to protect the interests of theAuthority in pursuance of its mandate;
• liaising with external law firms on litigation involving theAuthority either in pursuance of its mandate or other claims;
• providing legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting on the Authority;
• providing legal support and services to the programmes in which the Authority will be involved and advising theAuthority on legal issues;
• preparing budget estimates, work plan and procurement plans for the Division;
• being responsible for the implementation and realization of the Division’s strategic plans and objectives;
• review of files and drafting of legal opinions;
• implementing performance appraisal systems in the Division; and
• performing any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

For appointment to the position of Manager, Legal Services, a person must have:-

• Masters degree in Law or Business Management/Administration;
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya in Good standing
• At least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must have been at a managerial level in litigation;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance;
• Attended a strategic leadership course not lasting less than four (4) weeks.