Assistant Manager - Litigation at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Responsible for (Purpose of the job).

Providing litigation services on matters affecting the Authority and follow up on compliance with Court orders.

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 (External Counsel, Judiciary, DPP, EACC, AG).
• Supervise the preparation of Memoranda of Understanding, bilateral and multilateral legal instruments with tax implications.
• Represent KRA in mainstream courts, Tax Tribunals, and other courts.
• Analyse judgments and Rulings for post litigation revenue recovery on concluded cases by revenue Departments.
• Supervise the drafting of Pleadings and defences

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).
• Computer literate.
• Management courses

Minimum years of experience

• Four (4) years post admission experience in commercial law and litigation 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 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