Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Bomet County is located in the former Rift Valley Province bordering Kericho County to the North and North East, Narok County to the South East, South, and South West, and Nyamira County to the North West. The county, listed electoral number 36, has Bomet town as its administrative center and covers a total area of 1,997.90 Sq Km. His Excellency Isaac Rut...

Duties and Responsibilities
• Representing the County Government in court, tribunals, or other legal proceedings as instructed by the County Solicitor in consultation with the County Attorney, excluding criminal proceedings.
• Assisting the County Legal Department and various County Departments in drafting legislative proposals, policies, and regulations.
• Providing professional guidance to management and staff on legal matters pertaining to the Office's functions and operations.
• Participating in the development and implementation of the Legal Directorate’s strategies and plans.
• Contributing to the preparation and implementation of the legal services budget.
• Offering professional advice to enhance compliance with legal matters, minimizing reputational, legal, and financial risks.
• Participating in the drafting, review, and interpretation of contracts and agreements involving the Office.
• Conducting searches at registries such as lands, company registry, and court files to support legal decisions.
• Preparing legal documentation and briefs for court representation.
• Conducting performance appraisals for staff within the directorate according to established guidelines.
• Liaising with external counsel on cases where the County Government has engaged external legal representation.
• Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
• Bachelor of Law (LL. B) degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education.
• Master’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
• Registered advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya.
• Possession of a current practicing license.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience, with a minimum of three (3) years in a managerial position in legal services or equivalent, preferably in the public or private sector.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• Job descriptions and specifications can be accessed on the County or Public Service Board Websites ( www.bomet.go.ke  and www.cpsbbomet.net  )
• Applications can only be submitted online on or before 28th June, 2024 through Bomet County Public Service Board recruitment portal, www.cpsbbomet.net. Manual applications will not be accepted.
• Clearance documents for purposes of complying with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 will be required from those shortlisted
• Only Shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

NOTE:
• Bomet County Public Service Board does not solicit for payments or recruit staff through agents/agencies. Any person purporting to undertake recruitment exercise for a fee and/or on behalf of County Public Service Board is a fraudster
• The County Government of Bomet is an equal opportunity employer.
• Women and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
The Secretary /C.E.O
Public Service Board
P.O Box 605-20400
Bomet.
Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Bomet on cpsbbomet.net to apply



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