Senior Legal Officer at National Research Fund

Basic Salary: 65,377 X 2,615- 67,992 X 3,060 – 71,052 X 3,197 – 74,249 X 3,341 – 77,590 X 3,492 – 81,082 X 3,649 – 84,731 X 3,983 – 88,714

House Allowance: 16,500

Commuter Allowance: 5,000

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in public service or private sector;
• Have a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters of Law (LL.B) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Current Law Practicing Certificate;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Good communication skills;
• A supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail;

• Interpreting legal cases; advising on legal requirements and prosecution procedures; issuing instructions to agreement and contract defaulters;
• Developing and implementing legal agreements and contracts in liaison with relevant departments, divisions and units;
• Monitoring compliance with legal framework, agreements and contracts;
• Preparing legal opinions on legal cases and on matters relating to legal notices; and
• Carrying out research on emerging legal issues.