Senior Legal Officer Job, Legal Kenyan Jobs,



Reference No: KUCCPS 053/21


Job Grade V


Report To Manager, Legal Services & Corporation Secretary


Job Purpose


Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Placement Service


Job Responsibilities



  • Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Placement Service

  • Drawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;

  • Preparing and monitoring of the Division’s budgets and expenditures;

  • Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Placement Service is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;

  • Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;

  • Acting on regulatory changes or issues;

  • Preparing Board Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;

  • Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Placement Service’s intended actions;

  • Managing the risk exposure of the Placement Service by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements

  • Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Placement Service to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;

  • Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Placement Service and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Placement Service; and

  • Acting on claims that may be made by the Placement Service in debt recovery; and

  • Representing the Placement Service in litigation matters.


Minimum Job Qualification



  • A minimum of Five (5) years relevant work experience in the Public or Private Sector;

  • Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution; (iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;

  • Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;

  • Proficiency in computer applications;

  • Attended a Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks;

  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance




How To Apply



Applications MUST be submitted online through the Placement Service careers portal careers.kuccps.net. Interested applicants are required to create a profile and attach copies of their CV, academic certificates, clearance certificates and testimonials before applying. The application deadline is August 12, 2021 at 5.00pm.


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