Deputy Director, Legal Services - 1 Post at Kenya Utalii College

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities

• Advising KUC on various legal matters and monitoring the compliance of KUC with various applicable regulations
• Representing the organisation in court
• Monitoring policy, strategy and programs for legal services
• Oversee compliance issues within KUC
• Providing timely legal advice to assist KUC in making an informed decision
• Support in the development of council calendars
• Liaising with Attorney General (AG) office and advising KUC on legal matters
• Attending to legal matters of KUC including advising, vetting and drafting of legal agreements in relation to KUC’s operations
• Liaising with the functional units on queries or legal matters that should arise that relate to KUC’s affairs

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Master’s degree from a recognized institution
• Bachelors of laws degree from a recognised institution
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in a management role
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya school of law
• Admitted as an advocate of the High court of Kenya
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Member of a profession al body where applicable
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution
• Demonstrate resultants’ in work performance
• Computer proficiency skills

Key competences and skills

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to details
• Arbitration skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Analytical skills