Assistant Manager – Conveyancing and Legal Research at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Department: Legal Services and Board Coordination

Division: Board Coordination

Section: Conveyancing and Legal Research

Responsible for (Purpose of the job).

•  Providing conveyancing and Legal Research services on matters affecting the Authority and follow up on compliance with statutory requirements.

Tasks and outputs:

• Make proposals on the Section’s work plan and budgets.
• Implement agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Supervise research and preparation of legislation that impact on KRA and make recommendations for any necessary amendments.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements (ICPSK, IOD, SCAC, AG, Lands Registries).
• Supervise the drafting of legal opinions and instruments.
• Supervise Legal Research carried out in the Department.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• A Post graduate diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK and ICPSK).
• Computer literate.
• Management courses.

Minimum years of experience

• Four (4) years post admission experience in commercial law and conveyancing practice, one (1) of which should be in a Supervisory position in a comparable organization.

Competencies required for this role

• Strong administrative and managerial skills
• Excellent decision making skills and capabilities
• Excellent planning , organizational and analytical skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships