Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Legal Counsel

Duties and Responsibilities;
• Drafting of Bills;
• Drafting of Committee stage amendments reports to Bills proposed to the Assembly by any Member of County Assembly or any Committee of County Assembly;
• Liaising with legal officers in the office of the County Attorney on litigation matters involving County Assembly;
• Legal representation of County assembly and the CASB in court proceedings;
• Drafting legal opinions on matters before or relating to County Assembly and giving legal advice on commercial matters;
• Review and examine claims, litigation, arbitration and prepare draft responses to the same;
• Draft contracts for review; and
• Undertaking legal research on matters before the Department.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –
Served in the grade of Legal Counsel II for a minimum period of three (3) years or its equivalent;
A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
A current practicing certificate from the Law Society of Kenya;
Certificate in Supervisory Skills lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents.
In compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, successful candidates will be required to provide clearance certificates from:-
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC);
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
Criminal Investigations Department (CID); and
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Applicants for the Principal Legal Counsel Position must provide proof of cases he/she has handled in Courts of Law.
All applicants should submit their applications in a sealed envelope and should clearly indicate the POSITION APPLIED FOR MARKED ON THE ENVELOPE and be addressed to:-
The Secretary
Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board
P.O. Box 45844- 00100
NAIROBI

and be posted to the above address OR hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk, Nairobi City County Assembly, City Hall Building, Second Floor, Room 272, so as to reach him on or before 2nd September, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.


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