Principal Legal Officer
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Company Details
Name:ICT Authority
Industry:
Government Administration
Website:
http://icta.go.ke/
Description:
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology. The corporation was established in August 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya IC…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Legal
Job Description
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Authority;
- Drawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
- Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Authority is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
- Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;
- Preparing Board Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;
- Accessing information required on case files and communicating to the external advocates;
- Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Authority’s intended actions;
- Managing the risk exposure of the Authority by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
- Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Authority 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 Authority;
- Preparing and monitoring of the Division’s budgets and expenditures;
- Providing advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Authority; and
- Representing the Authority in litigation matters.
Job Specification
Personal Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least five(5) years of relevant work experience in Public or Private Sector
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
- Masters degree in law or Social Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Competencies and Skills Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
- Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institutions;
- Certificate in computer application skills;
- Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
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