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

Department:   Legal Services and Board Coordination

Division:         Board Coordination 

Section:         Conveyancing

                     Legal Research      

Responsible for (Purpose of the job)

• Oversees the Functions and Operations of the Conveyancing, Legal Research and Opinions Section, undertaking of legal research, provision of legal opinion and preparation of legal instruments.

Tasks and outputs:

• Formulate and oversee implementation of strategies for the Board Coordination Division.
• Manage the Conveyancing, Legal Research and Opinion functions.
• Manage the preparation of the Section’s work plan and budgets.
• Review and advise Management and the Board on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Manage compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Manage research and review of legislation and advise the Board, Management and the relevant Departments on changes in Law.
• Manage stakeholder engagements (ICPSK, IOD, SCAC, AG, and Lands Registries).
• Provide legal research services for the Department.
• Manage the preparation of legal opinions and instruments.
• Promote career and continuous professional development of staff in the Section.
• Manage the general performance of staff in the Section.

Minimum qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
• 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.
• Leadership, Management and Governance courses.

Minimum years of experience

• Seven (7) years post admission experience in commercial law and conveyancing practice, three (3) of which should be in a management position in a comparable organization.

Competencies required for this role

• Strong administrative, managerial and leadership 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.