Principal Legal at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

Vacancy No. KNRA/08/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have: –

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in law (LLM) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Laws from the Council of Legal Education;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Valid and current Practicing Certificate;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6)of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assisting in coordinating the legal services’ function;
2. Formulating, implementing and reviewing the Authority’s legal policies and procedures;
3. Implementing and reviewing the Corporation’s legal policies and procedures;
4. Providing legal risk reviews and providing legal advice on risk mitigation;
5. Representing the   Court matters and managing litigation on behalf of the Authority under the conduct of external counsel;
6. Participating in developing and ensuring compliance with the Authority’s Policies and strategies;
7. Undertaking legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relating to the Authority;
8. Managing litigations and advise on procedures, legal requirements on matters relating to the Authority’s properties, staff and any other issues that may attract litigations;
9. Drafting contracts, internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory requirements;
10. Vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution;
11. Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Authority’s activities; and
12. Assisting the Corporation Secretary in offering Board secretarial Services.