Assistant Director – Legal Services at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

ADVERT NO. 7/2026

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Representing the Commission in courts and tribunals;
• Providing input in the development and implementation of the divisional targets and work plans;
• Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual litigation reports;
• Preparing advisories on compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
• Coordinating, preparing and reviewing legal instruments;
• Advising the Commission on outcome of Court cases and compliance thereof;
• Ensuring the Commission’s compliance to statutory and contractual obligations;
• Rendering legal opinions and advisories;
• Undertaking sensitization on legal issues;
• Undertaking legal compliance audit; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Officer-Legal for a minimum period of three (3) years;

 OR

• Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• Membership of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
• Valid Advocates’ Practicing Certificate;
• Certificate in Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.137,460 – Kshs.167,098
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.