County Legal Counsel at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements for Appointment

• Holder of Bachelors of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university;
• Master’s degree in law or any other social science from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Hold Post graduate diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, Three (3) years of which must have 
• been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya for at least five years and having a 
• current practicing certificate;
• Must be a member of the Law society of Kenya
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of all Legal Counsel in the Directorate, undertaking litigation and arbitration on behalf of the County,
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, local and international contracts/ agreements, drafting bills and subsidiary legislation,
• Coordinate training of all Legal Counsel in the Directorate,
• Ensuring compliance with the national values and principles of good governance and 
• public service set out in article 10 and article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and 
• initiating and undertaking research on emerging legal issues and preparing Legal opinions and briefs.