Legal Counsel (1 Position) at County Government of Kirinyaga

KIR/CASB/2022/14 

Duties and responsibilities 
The legal Counsel position exists to ensure provision of non-partisan, professional legal services to members and staff of County Assembly and to the CASB. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Advising the Office of the Clerk, Office of the Speaker and the County Assembly Service Board on institutional and legal affairs and matters of County Assembly governance; 
• Coordinating representation of County Assembly and the CASB in court proceedings; 
• Giving appropriate instructions to appointed external counsels -continuously liaising with the external counsel on record on matters assigned; 
• Commissioning drafting of Bills, amendments to Bills to be proposed to the Assembly by any Member of County Assembly or any Committee of County Assembly; 
• Giving of legal opinions on matters before or relating to County Assembly and giving legal advice on all legal matters; 
• Providing legal advice to the CASB, County Assembly Service, County Assembly and its Committees and generally giving legal advice on matters relating to County Assembly; 
• Providing any other legal services that may be required by County Assembly, the Committees, the Speaker, the CASB or the Clerk; 
• Coordinating legal audit of Bills passed by County Assembly to ensure they comply with the Constitution and other statutes; 
• Liaising with the Office of the County Attorney on matters involving Assembly; 
• Commission legal research on matters before the Department; 
• Setting and agreeing on performance targets with staff members; 
• Supervisory duties and performance management of the direct reportees in the Department;
• Developing annual departmental budget, work plans, training schedule and procurement plan 
• that guide the operations of the Assembly; 
• Training and developing staff; 
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time 

Requirements for Appointment 

• Have served in a busy legal department for a minimum period of five (5) years; 
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized institution; 
• Admission to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Membership to Law Society of Kenya or any recognized equivalent professional body in good standing will be an added advantage; 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and 
• Be Proficient in computer applications.