Assistant Director, Legal Services - 2 Posts at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Legal Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Masters’ degree in Law from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Description: 

• Providing legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the Authority.
• Providing and interpreting legal information, conducting training, and disseminating appropriate legal requirements to staff.
• Managing, reviewing, and monitoring the progress of all outstanding litigation and post-litigation outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with constitutional, regulatory, and all relevant laws through legal advisory services and efficient management of contractual risks.
• Undertaking extensive review of requests for approval licenses to ascertain legal soundness and ensure proper implementation.
• Documenting and maintaining records of enforcement and compliance assignments and developing legal accountability structures.
• Establishing and managing the Authority's Register of Regulations, Rules, Guidelines, and By-Laws.
• Legal drafting of the Authority's regulations, rules, guidelines, and by-laws.
• Managing, reviewing, and updating the Authority's regulations for consistency and compliance with national and county legal frameworks.
• Managing and supervising the Authority’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism.
• Developing proactive and preventive legal policies and strategies to forestall disputes and litigation.
• Undertaking risk management on internal legal and regulatory matters and liaising with relevant departments to address identified legal risks.
• Facilitating Legal Compliance Audits.
• Preparing, reviewing, and modifying contractual instruments for business activities, and negotiating/drafting documentation for transactions.
• Conducting Legal Due Diligence on prospective partners.
• Establishing and managing the Lease Register and License Register.
• Monitoring and reviewing agreements, licenses, leases, and similar instruments.
• Developing and vetting policy papers and instruments with legal implications.
• Advising the Authority on various legal requirements and obstacles.
• Ensuring timely compliance with rules and regulations, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Initiating and progressing the enactment of legislation proposed by the Authority.