Principal Legal Officer
2025-04-16T12:05:05+00:00
Kenya National Innovation Agency
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Business Management and Administration
Admin & Office
2025-05-07T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, No. 28 of 2013 under the Ministry of Education.
Principal Legal Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail:- preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments; preparing legal opinions; drafting legal documents, leases and contracts; preparing legal briefs and opinions; undertaking research on specific legal areas; identifying issues and areas for policy formulation and review; ensuring compliance with the policy, legal requirements and provisions in all the undertakings of the Agency; advising the Agency on all legal matters; representing the Agency in litigations and other legal matters; safeguarding the interest of the Agency in all legal matters; liaising with the Office of the Attorney General on legal matters; coordinating the implementation of the Units work plans and performance management; and ensuring safe custody of Agency’s legal documents and records.
Requirements for Appointments
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must:-
Remote work opportunities
Safari tours in Kenya
- Have minimum period eight of (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Officer;
- Have Bachelors degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
- Have Masters degree in Laws from a recognized institution;
- Have Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Have Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
- Be registered with a professional body;
- Be proficient in computer applications; and
- Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results;
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Duties and responsibilities will entail:- preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments; preparing legal opinions; drafting legal documents, leases and contracts; preparing legal briefs and opinions; undertaking research on specific legal areas; identifying issues and areas for policy formulation and review; ensuring compliance with the policy, legal requirements and provisions in all the undertakings of the Agency; advising the Agency on all legal matters; representing the Agency in litigations and other legal matters; safeguarding the interest of the Agency in all legal matters; liaising with the Office of the Attorney General on legal matters; coordinating the implementation of the Units work plans and performance management; and ensuring safe custody of Agency’s legal documents and records.
Have minimum period eight of (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Officer; Have Bachelors degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution; Have Masters degree in Laws from a recognized institution; Have Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law; Have Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution; Be registered with a professional body; Be proficient in computer applications; and Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results; Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
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Vacancy title:
Principal Legal Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Kenya National Innovation Agency
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 7 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, No. 28 of 2013 under the Ministry of Education.
Principal Legal Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail:- preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments; preparing legal opinions; drafting legal documents, leases and contracts; preparing legal briefs and opinions; undertaking research on specific legal areas; identifying issues and areas for policy formulation and review; ensuring compliance with the policy, legal requirements and provisions in all the undertakings of the Agency; advising the Agency on all legal matters; representing the Agency in litigations and other legal matters; safeguarding the interest of the Agency in all legal matters; liaising with the Office of the Attorney General on legal matters; coordinating the implementation of the Units work plans and performance management; and ensuring safe custody of Agency’s legal documents and records.
Requirements for Appointments
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must:-
Remote work opportunities
Safari tours in Kenya
- Have minimum period eight of (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Officer;
- Have Bachelors degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
- Have Masters degree in Laws from a recognized institution;
- Have Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Have Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
- Be registered with a professional body;
- Be proficient in computer applications; and
- Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results;
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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