Legal Officer- 2 Posts at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/19/2023

NaMATA JOB GRADE 6 

Job Specification
This will be the entry and training grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a Senior Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail: 

• Generating professional legal advisories to the Assistant Director Legal officer for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Authority;
• Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
• Preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
• Supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when necessary;
• Maintain and ensure proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
• Ensuring key issues and needs of Authority are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
• Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
• Prosecute for and represent the Authority in law courts and quasi-judicial tribunals;
• Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Authority;
• Drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Authority;
• Advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
• Participates in drafting contracts and Memorandum Of Understanding (MoUs);
• Establishing Engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Authority;
• Conduct legal research studies and assignments;
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities, which may arise from time to time, relevant to the post. Initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the Attorney General’s’ Chambers and Ministry of Transport;
• Initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Ministry;

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Behavioural Competencies / Attributes 

• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills