County Solicitor at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities 
Duties and responsibilities entail;  

• The County Solicitor shall be the Principal Assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of the functions of the office of the County Attorney;  
• On behalf of the County Attorney, taking up complex litigation or ADR matters for the county government as directed; 
• Assisting the County Attorney in coordinating and managing all technical units in the office; 
• Assisting the County Attorney in organizing, coordinating, and managing administrative and legal functions of the Office; 
• Implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function;   
• Overseeing the conduct of litigation and ADR on behalf of the County Government; 
• Monitoring and advising on potential litigation and efficient resolution of disputes involving the County Government; 
• Diligently executing the functions and exercise the authority provided for in the County Attorney’s Act;  
• Reviewing office reports and ensure efficient record management and record keeping; 
• Reviewing legal instruments including; contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the county government and its collaborators; 
• Legislative drafting and policy development in consultation with departments for efficient running of county government; 
• Articulating county attorney’s position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and conventions; 
• Coordinating and supervising training and development of staff and attachment of candidates for pupillage in the office of the County Attorney; 
• Ensuring Compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;  
• On behalf of the county attorney, monitoring performance of external counsel representing the county government; and 
• Undertaking any other duties which might be delegated by the County Attorney. 

Requirements and competencies for appointment 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: 

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)  
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach certificates) 
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University 
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya for not less than five (5) years post admission and in possession of a current practicing certificate 
• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards 
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 
• A Certificate in Senior Management Course from Kenya School of Government;  
• Master’s degree in Law, Management or a Social Science will be an added advantage