County Solicitor at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements and competencies for appointment: –

• Holder of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than five (5) years postadministrative experience
• A master’s in law will be an added advantage.
• Be a member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards.
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 of county laws in consultation with the relevant body; 
• 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