Principal Legal Officer at Laikipia County Government

Job Group CPSB 06

Duty and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - undertaking research on assigned legal issues; analyzing research data and compiling reports; preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; preparing legal opinions; undertaking law review; ensuring compliance with county, national, regional and international instrument; ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and organizing stakeholder consultations

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
• Have been admitted as an advocate for the High Court of Kenya;
• Be in possession of a current practicing license;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; and,
• Proficiency in computer applications