Job Description
BMA/23/CS&L/12 LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER
Job Grade: BMA 6
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 71,500 - Kshs. 140,500 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs. 20,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 14,000
Leave allowance: Kshs. 4,000
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Reporting to: Senior Legal Services Officer
Direct Report Administrative assistants
Job Specification:
Reporting to the Senior Legal Services Officer, the job holder is responsible for assisting in monitoring
compliance with the legislation and regulatory framework including providing advice to the Academy
in adherence to the provisions of the Legal notice 233 of 28th November 2018.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Legal Services Officer will be assisting in: -
i. Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action
ii. Issuance of licensee or certificates in terms of ship registration/licensing
iii. Preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements
iv. Prosecuting for and represent the Academy in law courts and quasi-judicial tribunals
v. Preparing and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Academy
vi. Drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Academy
vii. Advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
viii. Drafting of contracts and MOUs
ix. Maintaining and ensuring proper management of the record
Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade a Candidate must have the following:
i. Bachelor’s degree in law from a University recognized in Kenya
ii. Postgraduate diploma in law from Kenya School of law
iii. Admitted as an advocate of the High Court
iv. Valid practicing certificate
v. Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
vi. Proficiency in computer applications
vii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue
Authority, Ethics and Anti- Corruption, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans
Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations before
commencement of the employment contract.
Bandari Maritime Academy is an equal opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Qualified persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.