Legal Officer II at National Crime Research Centre

Job Description    
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a designated supervisor.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• implementing policies, standards and guidelines in respect to the legal function;
• Drafting legal opinions, agreements, contract, Memorandum of Understandings;
• Supporting negotiation of contract/agreements;
• Supporting management of intellectual property rights, grantmanship and data protection aspects of the Centre;
• Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the supervisor;
• Identifying legal and compliance risks;
• Providing and interpreting legal information;
• Participating in policy development

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

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Advocate of the high court of Kenya;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills.