Principal Legal Officer at National Transport and Safety Authority

REF NTSA/05/2023/19

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to be taken by the Authority.
• Drawing up contracts, agreements and other legal documents; 
• Undertaking research on different information to ensure that the Authority is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
• Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports; 
• Preparing Board Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;
• Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Board’s intended actions;
• Managing the risk exposure of the Authority by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Authority to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
• Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Board and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Board; and
• Representing the Authority in litigation matters.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution as an added advantage;
• Have Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public Service/Private Sector;
• Attended Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have been Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Have valid practicing certificate;
• Proficiency in ICT; and
• Demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.