Manager – Conveyancing at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Purpose of the job

• Responsible for the implementation of policy and strategy related to Conveyancing as well as offering team leadership in Conveyancing functions.

Tasks and outputs:

• Participate in the formulation and ensure implementation of strategies for the Conveyancing Unit.
• Supervise searches at various land and companies registries.
• Participate in preparation of the unit’s budget and work plan.
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the section/unit; Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Negotiate commercial, corporate and conveyancing transactions on behalf of the Authority.
• Monitor contract timelines and update user department on expiry of the same.
• Participate in the preparation of the Section’s work plan and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Review and advise Management and the Board on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Arrange and participate in stakeholder engagements (ICPSK, IOD, SCAC, AG, and Lands Registries).
• Promote career and continuous professional development of staff in the Section.
• Manage the general performance of staff in the respective teams.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the section/unit
• Maintain records of sealed legal instruments.
• Review and vetting of legal instruments.

Skills required:

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• A Post graduate diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK).
• Computer literate.
• Management and Governance courses.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.

Minimum years of experience

• 5 years post admission experience in commercial law and conveyancing practice, 2 of which should be in a middle level management position in a comparable organization.

Competencies required for this role

• Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills
• Excellent decision making skills and capabilities
• Excellent planning , organizational and analytical skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.