Job Description
Purpose of the job
• Providing conveyancing services on matters affecting the Authority and follow up on compliance with statutory requirements.
Tasks and outputs:
• Provide legal advisory specific to Procurement and Conveyancing transactions undertaken by the Authority.
• Supervise the drafting, negotiation and review of legal instruments contracts or any other documentation assigned and assess legal implications that need to be brought to management’s attention.
• Provide pro-active and/or strategic legal solutions to business problems
• Keep abreast on upcoming laws and regulations and advise the Authority on implications thereof.
• Supervise the drafting of legal instruments.
• Adhere to and update the Procedure Manuals.
• Manage legal documents and records and facilitate execution of legal documents in line with the Contract Management Policy.
• Make proposals on the Section’s work plan and budgets.
• Implement agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements (ICPSK, IOD, SCAC, AG, Lands Registries).
Skills required:
Minimum qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• A Post graduate diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK and ICPSK).
• Computer literate.
• Management courses.
Minimum years of experience
• 4 years post admission experience in commercial law and conveyancing practice, 1 of which should be in a Supervisory level management position in a comparable organization.
Competencies required for this role
• Strong administrative and managerial skills
• Excellent decision making skills and capabilities
• Excellent planning , organizational and analytical skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
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.