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Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Kenya Medical Research Institute

  • Experience Required:Not Specified
  • Total Positions:1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: Legal
  • Minimum Education: Degree
  • Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Posted on: August 22, 2023
  • Last Date: September 11, 2023

Job Description

LEGAL OFFICER, JOB GROUP KMR 6 - (1 POSITION - NAIROBI)
This will be the entry and training grade for these legal officers. An officer at this level
will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

a) Job Description
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Reviewing and verifying documentation vis-à-vis historical information
contained in individual case files;
ii. Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the
supervisor;
iii. Identifying legal and compliance risks;
iv. Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for
the Institute.
v. Drafting of legal opinions; and
vi. Undertaking such assignments as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
ii. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
iii. Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
iv. Valid practicing certificate; and
v. Proficiency in computer application.

c) Key Skills and Competence
i. Strong communication and reporting skills
ii. Interpersonal and negotiation skills
iii. Integrity
iv. Team player

Skills Required

Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

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