Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of legal, compliance and governance advisory and Board secretariat services.

Job Requirements
• Bachelor of Laws degree;
• Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Current Practicing Certificate from the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Job Specifications
• Supporting the reviewing of legislation and assisting in legal drafting;
• Assisting in the negotiation of contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments;
• Supporting the arbitration and settlement of disputes;
• Monitoring progress and recording information on pending and completed prosecutions and any enforcement actions;
• Carrying out field investigations to collect evidence and determine the extent of violations of the Retirement Benefits Act;
• Compiling data and information to support the amendment of retirement benefits legislation and statutory instruments;
• Assisting in the filing and prosecution of criminal cases when the violations warrant more severe action;
• Maintaining a record of all cases handled by external lawyers on behalf of the Authority;
• Assisting in the issue of briefs to external lawyers as approved; and
• Compiling reports of cases handled by external lawyers.

Key Competencies and Skills
• Proficiency in writing, communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Retirement Benefits Authority on recruitment.rba.go.ke  to apply

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