Job Description
.LEGAL OFFICER (1 POST): REF NO. VMD 02/2023
Scale: VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X4,500-93,500X6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
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. Proficiency in Computer applications; and
iv. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; -
i. Reading and verifying documentation vis-à-vis historical information contained in
individual case files;
ii. Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the external
advocates;
iii. Identifying legal and compliance risks;
iv. Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for the
organization;
v. Coordinating handling of cases filed against VMD between the departments and
external counsel; and
vi. Attending court hearings.
Competencies and skills
i. Drafting;
ii. Report writing;
iii. Negotiation and arbitration; and
iv. Analytical.