Deputy Director, Legal Services at Retirement Benefits Authority

Job Purpose

To provide secretariat services to the Board and advice onlegal and governance issues.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws degree;
• Master of Laws degree;
• Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Current Practicing Certificate from the High Court of Kenya;
• At least ten (10) years relevant working experience, five (5) of which should be in a managerial role;
• Certificate in management from a course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

Job Specifications

• Supervising the review of cross-sectoral laws and the retirement benefits policy framework;
• Providing legal interpretation of laws, regulations, Government circulars policies and procedures;
• Providing legal opinions on matters under consideration by Management;
• Legislative drafting of laws, regulations and other statutory Instruments; supervising negotiation of contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments;
• Coordinating arbitration and settlement of disputes;
• Reviewing progress of court matters involving the Authority and recommending necessary action;
• Reviewing Authority’s publications and innovations and facilitating registration acquisition intellectual property;
• Developing effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings;
• Coordinating the conduct of field investigations to collect evidence and determine the extent of violations of the Retirement Benefits Act;
• Coordinating the compilation and analysis of data and information to support the amendment of retirement benefits legislation and statutory instruments;
•  Developing concept papers, preparation of legal briefs and opinions;
• Ensuring the filing and prosecution of criminal cases when the violations warrant more severe action;
• Issuing briefs to external lawyers as approved;
• Writing reports on updates of cases handled by external lawyers
•   Monitoring and reporting on performance progress and risk mitigation activities

Personal Specifications

• Proficiency in writing, communication and reporting skills
• Supervisory skills and ability to lead teams;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player