County Solicitor at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Be a holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than five (5) years post-admission experience
• A Masters Degree in Law will be an added advantage.
• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards.
• Certificate in Computer applications from an institution recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities
The County Solicitor will report to the County Attorney and his/her duties and responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate representation of the County Executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party or has interest;
• Prepare legal opinion to County Executive on legislative and other legal matters;
• Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive;
• Formulate and review county laws in consultation with the relevant bodies;
• Supervise litigation, drafting and conveyance;
• Prepare cabinet memoranda;
• Oversee the finances and asset management of the office of the County Attorney;
• Overall supervision, control, discipline, training and development of staff in the County Attorney office;
• Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government;
• Ensure compliance with national, regional and international legal instruments, identifying and acting on impediments and constraints to the implementation of laws and policies;
• Design, facilitate and implement prioritized programs