Principal Legal Officer at Public Service Superannuation Scheme

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Implementing and reviewing the Corporation’s legal policies and procedures;
• Providing legal risk reviews and providing legal advice on risk mitigation;
• Representing the Scheme in Court matters and managing litigation on behalf of the Scheme under the conduct of external counsel;
• Participating in developing and ensuring compliance with the Scheme’s Policies and strategies;
• Undertaking legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relating to the Scheme;
• Drafting contracts, internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory requirements;
• Vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution;
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Scheme’s activities; and
•  Assisting the Corporation Secretary in offering Board secretarial Services.

Requirement for appointment

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

• At least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position,
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution,
• Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) or 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,
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; .
• Valid and current Practicing Certificate,
• Proficiency in Computer Applications and
• Meets requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.