KIPPRA Principal Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

KIPPRA Principal Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary

To Principal Legal officer liaises with external law firms on litigations by preparing witness statements and collecting evidence, Providing legal opinion on matters pertaining to KIPPRA, Updating the institute on relevant new legislation, reviewing of contract agreements, leases and other legal instruments. Ensuring compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and policies and implement
corrective actions

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

Liaising with external law firms on litigations by preparing witness statements and
collecting evidence;

Providing legal opinion on matters pertaining to KIPPRA;

Updating the Institute on relevant new legislations;

Filing periodic statutory returns with the regulators;

Drawing standard contract templates;

Reviewing contract agreements, leases and other legal instruments;

Undertaking research on legal issues relating to KIPPRA;

Ensuring compliance with Laws, regulations, standards and codes;

Monitoring and evaluate compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and policies and implement corrective actions;

Conducting investigations on court cases on matters before filing suit;

Maintaining safe custody of contracts and legal documents; and

Participating in preparation of work plans, Budgets and reports.

Qualifications

For appointment to

this grade, a candidate must have:-

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution;

Master’s Degree in Law;

Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law;

Minimum period of six (6) years post admission in Legal Affairs;

Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;

Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;

Member of institute of Certified Secretaries;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Computer skills; and

Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

How to Apply

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