Legal Services Director at Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB)

Reporting to the Controller of Budget, the officer will be responsible for formulation and implementation of Legal, Governance and Compliance policies, systems and procedures and overseeing research on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Head the Legal Services Directorate;
• Advise management on legal, governance and compliance issues;
• Formulate legal, governance & compliance strategic direction aligned to government policies and the Constitution;
• Oversee implementation of legal, governance & compliance policies, systems and procedures;
• Initiate research on legal issues;
• Provide legal counsel to the institution on legal and legislative matters and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements;
• Ensure adequate preparation and representation of the institution in litigation cases
• Advise on any legal issues that may arise in the course of executing the mandate of the Office;
• Oversee drawing of contracts and agreements for the organization;
• Advise and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
• Ensure safe custody of legal documents.
• Any other relevant duties assigned by the Controller of Budget.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Law from a recognized university;
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university;
• Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
• Must have at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at management level;
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court;
• Must be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Sound knowledge of relevant laws, government policies and regulations.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

• Excellent Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Team player
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010