Principal Legal Officer - 2 Positions at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

KCAA GRADE 4 (REF: CS/03/23)

Job Description 
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Providing legal advice to operational and functional areas of the Authority to avoid vulnerability to liabilities under the Law.
• Preparing and reviewing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action.
• Drafting for enactment of proposed legislation and promulgation of regulations by the Authority. 
• Initiating review of Aviation legal instruments and Aviation policy documents on behalf of the Authority.
• Preparing and filing pleadings for and on behalf of the Authority.
• Prosecuting for and representing the Authority in law courts, tribunals and quasijudicial tribunals.
• Rendering professional legal advice to the Authority on the ratification and domestication of international conventions related to Aviation matters.
• Reviewing Drafting contracts, MOUs, bilateral agreements, legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Authority.
• Assisting in the preparation of the Legal department’s budgets and expenditures. Undertaking legal research and preparing opinions on matters affecting the Authority.
• Undertaking legal research and preparing opinions on matters affecting the Authority.
• Ensuring proper maintenance and management of legal records.
• Articulating key legal and regulatory issues of the Authority in international, regional and national fora.
• Identifying legal and compliance risks arising from the operations of the Authority.
• Managing the risk exposure of the Authority by ensuring compliance. 
• Reviewing and interpreting ICAO directives and Annexes and advising the relevant departments.
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed for and against the Authority to ensure expeditious resolution.
• Advising on alternative dispute resolution measures.
• Representing the Authority in defense or prosecution in litigation matters

Person Specifications 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: 

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience as a legal officer in a Law firm or related field, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; International Aviation Law, Public International Law, Environment Law, Employment/Labour Law, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya.
• Hold a valid practicing certificate.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution