Chief Manager – Litigation at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing the Functions and Operations of the Litigation Section, provision of legal advice, preparation of legal documents and guiding litigation.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Formulate and implement strategies for the Litigation Section

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Manage the pre-litigation process between KRA and other parties and render advice to avoid unnecessary litigation.
• Manage the Litigation function.
• Preparation of the Section’s work plan and budgets.
• Manage compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Manage research and review of legislation that impacts KRA and recommend any necessary amendments.
• Manage stakeholder engagements (External Counsel, Judiciary, DPP, EACC, AG).
• Manage the preparation of Memoranda of Understanding, bilateral and multilateral legal instruments with tax implications.
• Manage post litigation revenue recovery on concluded cases by revenue Departments.
• Manage the drafting of pleadings and defenses.
• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the Section
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives   in the Section: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
• Provide oversight for all sectional physical assets.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Make strategic, financial and operational decisions
• Assigns work to subordinates
• Monitors subordinates work performance
• Appraises/evaluates subordinate’s performance

Working Conditions

• Works predominantly within the office

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Post Graduate Diploma in Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK)
• Computer literate.
• Leadership, Management and Governance courses.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Minimum of seven (7) years post-admission experience in commercial law and litigation practice.
• Three (3) being at the management level in a comparable organization.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Trial advocacy skills
• Understanding of tax legislation
• Tax business understanding
• Ability to identify and deal with operational risk
• Results driven and analytical
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships