Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
This role is responsible for providing litigation services on matters affecting the Authority.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Make proposals in the development of systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
2. Undertake research and preparation of legislation that impact on KRA and recommendations for any necessary amendments.
3. Undertake the preparation of Memoranda of Understandings, bilateral and multilateral legal instruments with tax implications.
4. Represent KRA in mainstream courts, Tax Tribunals, and other courts.
5. Analyze Judgments and Rulings for post litigation revenue recovery on concluded cases by revenue Departments.
6. Undertake the preparation of Pleadings and Defenses.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Academic qualification:
• A bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution
Professional qualification:
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK)
Professional experience:
Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role.
Competencies:
• People management skills
• Basic understanding of tax policies
• Decision making skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Resilient, focused and results-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer proficient
• Research skills
• Time management
• Team player
• Legal drafting skills
• Trial Advocacy skills
• Innovative
Note:
1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. All applications should be submitted online by 12th January 2022.
4. KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
5. KRA does not charge for application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.
Skills Required
People Management Skills
Decision Making Skills
Planning
Organizational Skills
Results Oriented
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Negotiation Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills
Research Skills
Time Management Skills
Team Player
Legal Drafting Skills
Trial Advocacy Skills
Innovative