Legal Officer at The Veterinary Medicines Directorate

REF NO. VMD 02/2023
Scale: VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X4,500-93,500X6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Proficiency in Computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; -

• Reading and verifying documentation vis-à-vis historical information contained in individual case files;
• Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the external advocates;
• Identifying legal and compliance risks;
• Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for the organization;
• Coordinating handling of cases filed against VMD between the departments and external counsel; and
• Attending court hearings.

Competencies and skills

• Drafting;
• Report writing;
• Negotiation and arbitration; and
• Analytical.