Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Principal Legal Officer

Job Purpose:
Responsible for the overall coordination and management of the legal function.

Requirements
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at supervisory level;
• Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in Law (LL. M), Masters in Social Sciences, Master of Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Post graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission to the roll Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing;
• Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Job Specification
Key Competencies and Skills
• Strong research skills;
• Effective communication skills;
• Strong drafting skills of basic contracts;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Integrity and Professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Knowledge on international contracts and associated documentation;
• Clear understanding of the structure and functions of the public sector
• Team player; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer Literate

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Coordinating the Corporation’s legal services’ function;
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing the Corporation’s legal policies and procedures;
• Providing legal risk reviews and providing legal advice on risk mitigation;
• Representing the Corporation in Court matters and managing litigation on behalf of the Corporation under the conduct of external counsel;
• Participating in developing and ensuring compliance with the Corporation’s Policies and strategies;
• Undertaking legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relating to the Corporation;
• Drafting contracts, internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory requirements;
• Vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution;
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Corporation’s activities; and
• Assisting the Corporation Secretary in offering Board Secretarial Services.

Terms of Service
The successful applicant will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applicants are notified of the following:
• Detailed job description requirements, and how to apply are available on https://recruitment.biovax.go.ke  and at www.health.go.ke 
• All applications MUST be received on or before 21st July, 2022 by 5.00 pm East African Time.
• The Kenya Biovax is an equal opportunity employer, Persons with disability, female, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
• There are No fees charged.
• Canvassing for any kind will result in disqualification of the candidate.
• In case of any further clarification or inquiries about the advertised positions, please do not hesitate to reach out on: Email address: info@biovax.go.ke  , hr@biovax.go.ke 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Interested and qualified? Go to The Kenya BioVax Institute on recruitment.biovax.go.ke to apply



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