Legal Officer I at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

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

• Cumulative service period of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Legal Officer II or in a comparable position; 
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution; 
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law; 
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Showed merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

• You will provide professional legal advice, prepare legal briefs, represent the Authority in courts, and draft legal instruments to defend and safeguard the interests of the Authority.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rendering professional legal advice 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; 
• Supervising training of Legal Clerks, interns, and other staff when necessary; 
• Maintaining and ensuring proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and producing quarterly reports on the same; 
• Working collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, 
• Prosecuting for and representing the Authority in law courts and quasi-judicial tribunals; 
• Drafting and reviewing legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Authority; 
• Advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions; 
• Drafting of contracts, leases, licenses, and MOUs; 
• Engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Authority; 
• Legal research and assignments; and 
• Undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time, relevant to the post.