Senior Legal Officer at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

To ensure proper advisory to the Executive Director and the Board on legal issues that arise in the day-to-day operations of KIPPRA; and advising on legislative and other measures that affect the Board.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with external law firms on litigations by preparing witness statements and collecting evidence;
• Providing legal opinion on matters pertaining to KIPPRA;
• Updating the Institute on new relevant legislations;
• Filing periodic statutory returns with the regulators;
• Drawing standard contract templates;
• Reviewing contract agreements, leases and other legal documents;
• Undertaking research on legal issues relating to KIPPRA;
• Ensuring compliance with Laws, regulations, standards and codes;
• Monitoring and evaluate compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and policies and implement corrective actions;
• Conducting investigations on court cases on matters before filing suit; and
• Maintaining safe custody of contracts and legal documents

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Master’s Degree in Law
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law
• Minimum period of three (3) years post admission in Legal Affairs;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• Proficiency in computer skills;
• Management course lasting not less than 2 weeks

Attributes

• Knowledge and experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Knowledge and exposure to finance sector laws, regulations, rules & guidelines.
• Ability to prepare contracts and various relevant legal documents.
• Experience in legislative drafting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.