Legal Counsel at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Drafting of Bills;
• Drafting of Committee stage amendments reports to Bills proposed to the Assembly by any Member of County Assembly or any Committee of County Assembly;
• Liaising with legal officers in the office of the County Attorney on litigation matters involving County Assembly;
• Legal representation of County assembly and the CASB in court proceedings;
• Drafting legal opinions on matters before or relating to County Assembly and giving legal advice on commercial matters;
• Review and examine claims, litigation, arbitration and prepare draft responses to the same;
• Draft contracts for review; and
• Undertaking legal research on matters before the Department.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

1. Served in the grade of Legal Counsel II for a minimum period of three (3) years or its equivalent;
2. A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
3. Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
4. A current practicing certificate from the Law Society of Kenya;
5. Certificate in Supervisory Skills lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer applications; and
7. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.