Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Requirements for appointment:
• Holder of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University.
• Knowledge and work experience of not less than ten (10) years and has at least five (5) years’ experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Current practicing license.
• Must hold a Post-graduate Diploma in Law.
• A master’s in law will be an added advantage.
• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards.
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya
• 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate representation of the County Executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party or has interest.
• Prepare legal opinion to the County Executive on legislative and other legal matters.
• Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive.
• Formulate and review of County laws in consultation with the relevant body.
• Supervise litigation, drafting and conveyance.
• Prepare cabinet memoranda.
• Oversee the finances and asset management of the office of the County Attorney.
• Overall supervision, control, discipline, training and development of staff in the county Attorney’s office.
• Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government.
• Ensure compliance with national, regional and international legal instruments, identifying and acting on impediments and constraints to the implementation of laws and policies.
• Design, facilitate and implement prioritized programs.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested applicants should submit their applications online through the following job recruitment portal - https://jobs.uasingishu.go.ke  by close of business on Friday, 27th January, 2023. Only duly filled applications will be considered for shortlisting.

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