Legal Officer at Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)

REF: CL2/06/2020 – LEGAL OFFICER, FRC GRADE 6     ONE (1) POST

The Legal Officer will report to the Senior Legal Officer.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:-

• Implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accordance with the existing legislation;
• Drawing, reviewing and vetting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
• Collecting relevant background information and documentation in order to respond to legal requests;
• Identifying legal and compliance risks;
• Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for the Centre;
• Coordinating handling of cases involving the FRC between the departments and external lawyers;
• Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas of the FRC;
• Attending court hearings as neccessary;
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in legislation concerning operations of the Centre;
• Preparing legal reports per requirements; and
• Undertaking legal research.

Person Specifications

• Have a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
• Must be a citizen of Kenya

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good legal drafting and litigation skills;
• Good critical and analytical skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• High level of judgement and integrity;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, rules and regulations;
• High attention to detail;
• Discretion in handling confidential information; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.