Director, Public Interest and Advocacy Directorate at Law Society of Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Society’s strategic public interest litigation (PIL) and advocacy initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives;
• Oversee the management of PIL cases, including assigning and appointing advocates, tracking progress, and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Attend court sessions to hold brief in the absence of counsel on record, ensuring continuous representation in public interest matters;
• Conduct and assist in legal research, drafting of pleadings, petitions, and submissions to support strategic litigation efforts;
• Manage partnerships with local and international stakeholders, including civil society organizations, government agencies, and funding partners;
• Design and oversee collaborative projects with partners, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes;
• Lead resource mobilization efforts, including drafting grant proposals, managing donor relationships, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements;
• Analyze and respond to legislative and policy developments, preparing position papers and advocacy strategies;
• Supervise the Directorate providing leadership, mentorship and capacity building, to ensure effective delivery of objectives;
• Represent the Society in high-level engagements, forums and public dialogues to advocate for justice, human rights, and the rule of law; and
• Prepare strategic documents, reports, and policy briefs to support litigation and advocacy efforts

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree; Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• A Master of Laws (LL.M) degree and any other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in public interest litigation, case management, advocacy or resource mobilization;
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilization, including grant-writing and donor engagement;
• Proven ability to manage partnerships and oversee multi-stakeholder projects;
• Strong leadership, organizational and stakeholder management skills;
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting and analysis; and
• Experience with case management systems and tracking tools.