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Kenya Development Corporation
Legal Officer

Kenya Development Corporation

Nairobi | Contract | Banking / Financial Services

Closing in 1 month ago

Job Specification

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

  • Assisting in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Manager for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Corporation;
  • Assisting in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
  • Assisting in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
  • Assisting and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when necessary;
  • Maintaining and ensure proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
  •  Assisting in ensuring that key issues and needs of Corporation are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
  • Working collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
  • Assisting to prosecute for and represent the Corporation in law courts and quasijudicial tribunals;
  • Preparing and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Corporation;
  • Assisting in drafting and reviewing legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Corporation;
  • Assisting in advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
  • Assisting in drafting of contracts and MOUs;
  • Assisting in engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Corporation;
  • Assisting in legal research and assignments;
  • Assisting by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time, relevant to the post.
  • Assisting in initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Corporation through the Attorney General’s chambers and the parent Ministry

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

  • Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
  • Hold a valid practicing certificate;
  • Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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