Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Legal Officer (Litigation) Grade 11-
NHC/SLO/03/2022
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for Providing sound and competent legal advice to the Corporation on matters relating to business engagements and transactions, claim liability, prosecuting and /or defending lawsuits, legal rights and obligations and on all other related legal issues. The officer will also Originate and respond to correspondence on legal matters, on behalf of the Corporation.; Advice the Corporation on environmental law matters, management and waste disposal; Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate an efficient collection and preparation of information related to court cases, initiation, presentation, continuation and prosecution of court cases on behalf of the Corporation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide sound and competent legal advice to the Corporation concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, legal rights, obligations and on all other legal issues;
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the Corporation.
• Represent the Corporation in court and other forums, presenting and arguing cases for the Corporation.
• Examine legal evidence, material / data to determine the advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits;
• Present evidence in defense or prosecution / support of the Corporation’s cases;
• Study constitution, statutes, court decisions, regulations and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases;
• Monitor and advise the Corporation on parliamentary legislation, changes and amendments in the law that impacts on or affects its operations;
• Prepare and draft standard legal documents such as; plaints, notice of motions, chamber summons, originating summons, miscellaneous applications, references, petitions, affidavits and such other pleadings;
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions and filing appeals in appropriate courts;
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes before going to court or in ongoing court cases, where appropriate so as to save on time and costs and minimize over dependence on external lawyers;
• Seek expert opinion from professional colleagues with specialized experience/skills in appropriate areas/field of the legal issue to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings or otherwise;
• Search for and examining public and other legal records to write opinions or establish existence of legal rights or otherwise;
• Prepare and authenticate legal documents. Witness the execution of legal documents;
• Act as agent, trustee, or executor of the Corporation;
• Advise the Corporation on matters of probate and administration of estates, as relates to its transactions with individual members of the public;
• Guide and ensure efficient, proper and timely conduct of litigation on behalf of the Corporation;
• Advice the Corporation on environmental law matters, management and waste disposal;
• Originate and respond to correspondence on legal matters, on behalf of the Corporation.
• Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate an efficient collection and preparation of information related to court cases, initiation, presentation, continuation and prosecution of court cases on behalf of the Corporation;
• Review the Corporation’s external advocates’ progress reports on court matters.

Person Specifications
The job holder must possess:
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university
(ii) A Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law or other recognised institution)
(iii) Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
(iv) Possess at least eight (8) years experience as a Legal Officer or Advocate
(v) Membership to the Law Society of Kenya
(vi) Good mediation and conflict resolution skills and a proven track record of excellent legal
advice
(vii) Possess good written and oral communication skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
(i) If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration,
(ii) Copies as evidence of having met the Chapter Six (6) Constitutional requirements, (including: Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and AntiCorruption Commission, Criminal investigation Department and Credit Reference Bureau),
(iii) E-mail and telephone contacts of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and quoting the reference number on your application letter.
To be considered, your application must be received by 20th April. 2022 addressed to:

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 30257 00100
NAIROBI
Email: applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke 

“National Housing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and women as well as persons with disability are encouraged to apply- indicate PWD’’.
IMPORTANT:
I. Application should only be done online by email to the dedicated email address applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke 
II. All applicants MUST use the standard application form provided and downloadable on the website.
III. Applicants must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya and provide proof thereof at the time of interviewing.
IV. Closing date is 20th April 2022. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application documents downloads.
I. Application form

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