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Legal Officer Job Opening at Tana River County Public Service Board

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Experience Required:0 Years
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal
Minimum Education: Degree
Job Location: Hola, Kenya
Posted on: September 23, 2021
Last Date: September 28, 2021

Job Description

V/NO.11/2021: LEGAL OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘K’ (1 POST)
Duties and responsibilities:-
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
(i) implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function;
(ii) preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments;
(iii) handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;
(iv) preparing legal opinions and legal briefs;
(v) drafting leases and contracts;
(vi) undertaking research on specific legal areas;
(vii)ensuring compliance with statutory and other legal requirements; and
(viii) ensuring safe custody of legal documents and records; and providing legal risk
reviews.

Requirements for appointment:-
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-
(i) Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution;
(ii) Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Advocates Training Programme) from the
Council of Legal Education;
(iii) Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified Public
Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K);
(iv) Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) Current Advocates Practicing Certificate; and
(vi) Certificate in computer application skills.

How to apply
Qualified and interested candidates should download and duly fill in the job
application form provided on our website: www.tanariver.go.ke/vacancies attach
and submit the applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card,
copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3)
referees, and other relevant testimonials to:
The Board Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board of Tana River
P.O. Box 181 – 70101
HOLA

All applications clearly specifying the position applied for on the top left side of
the envelope should be received on or before 28th September 2021.
All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The County Government of Tana River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, the marginalized and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are
encouraged to apply.