Director Legal Research and Compliance at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

• They possess Bachelor of laws degree (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Must be an Advocate of the High court of Kenya in good standing.
• Must have served satisfactorily as an Advocate of the High Court for at least five (5) years post admission to the bar.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills, organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Must demonstrate excellent problem solving and supervisory skills.
• Have significant, wide ranging legal research experience and expertise.
• Demonstrate Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates Professional competence in work performance and results.
• Possess a certificate in a Senior Management Course from a recognized institution.

Job Description

The primary objective of the office of the Director Legal Research and Compliance will be to oversee the effective implementation of the function of the Directorate and augment. The capacity of the office of the County Attorney in carrying out the mandate under the office of the County Attorney’s Act 2020.

• Reporting to the County Attorney. The Director legal research and compliance shall be responsible for; -
• Interpreting the Constitution Statutes and subsidiary legislation for the County Government departments entities.
• Conducting research for the County Government and its entities on various challenges encountered in the implementation of their legal mandate.
• Coordinating capacity building on legal compliance for the County Executive entities.
• Informing the County Executive and its entities of any current legal developments in various fields.
• Conducting research on all legal matters including Contracts, Civil Litigation and Legislation to support other Departments in the office of the County Attorney in the execution of their mandate.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.