Job Description
SSISTANT LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER — KLB 4
Reports to: Corporation Secretary/Legal Services Manager
Direct reports: Senior Legal Officer
Indirect Reports: Legal Officer
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Advise the Managing Director on all Legal matters and corporate governance issues.
ii. Provide Board Secretarial and related services.
iii. Coordinate preparation of legal opinions on all legal matters.
iv. Represent the Bureau in all litigation and arbitration matters;
v. Co-ordinate legal and governance audits;
vi. Oversee preparation and management of contracts, formal agreements and other
legal instruments between the bureau and other parties to protect the Bureau’s
Interest.
vii. Spearhead development/review and coordination of relevant legal, regulatory,
policies, procedures and administrative frameworks;
viii. Develop and maintaining relationship with stakeholders;
ix. Supervise, coach and mentor direct and indirect reports for improved performance
x. Evaluate and conduct performance management appraisal of direct report.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.L.B.) or its equivalent.
ii. Master’s Degree in Law (L.L.M.) or Business Administration (M.B.A.). is an added
advantage.
iii. Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience with at least four (4) years at
senior management/leadership position.
iv. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
v. Post Graduate Diploma in law.
vi. Knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya.
vii. Member of Law Society of Kenya (L.S.K.) in good standing.
viii. Valid Practicing Certificate.
ix. Problem solving, decision making, integrity, good communication, organisation and
planning skills.
x. A good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts to new
environments and self-motivated.