Legal Researcher at Media Council of Kenya

Job Purpose

• The Legal Researcher will provide technical support to the Legal Affairs department. The successful candidate will  conduct comprehensive legal research, analyse statutory instruments, and draft legal briefs to support the Manager,  Legal Affairs and the Council's regulatory mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct detailed legal research on media law, regulatory policies, administrative law, and 
• constitutional matters. 
• Drafting Support: Prepare legal briefs, legal opinions, case summaries, and background papers for court cases or Council tribunals. 
• Statutory Analysis: Monitor, review, and analyse new legislation, amendments, and judgements affecting the media  sector in Kenya. 
• Contract Review Assistance: Help review draft contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and service level  agreements. 
• Board & Council Support: Assist in compiling documentation, statutory reports, and research materials required for 
• Board or committee meetings. 
• Database Management: Maintain and update the Council’s legal library, case law databases, and regulatory compliance checklists. 

Requirements for Appointment

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university.
• Professional Qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Bar Admission: Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya is a distinct advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in legal research, litigation support, or regulatory compliance.
• Professional Membership: Membership in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Excellent legal research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong proficiency in utilising digital legal databases (e.g., Kenya Law Reports, LexisNexis).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in legal drafting and proofreading.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills