Legal Officer at Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI)

ADVERT REF: NO. WRTI/8/2022

Duties and Responsibilities 
The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Drafting legal reports on various issues affecting the Institute; 
• Participating in policy development and advising on legal policy issues; 
• Assisting in reviewing the policies to ensure that they are in line with relevant laws and Government Policies; 
• Obtaining information and evidence on legal matters involving the Institute and preparing instructions to the external lawyers; 
• Preparing progress reports on court cases; 
• Identifying legal risks, and recommending mitigation measures; and 
• Negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court.

Qualifications and Experience 
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution; 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law; 
• Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate; 
• Been registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution