Sunday 4 March 2018

Vihiga County Job Vacancy : Principal Legal Officers (2 Posts)

Vihiga County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County Government  Act  2012 pursuant  to  Article 235 of the  Constitution of Kenya  2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board. Pursuant to Constitutional and Legal provisions, Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions.

Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university.
  • Minimum of three (3) years practice experience (post admission).
  • Must be a registered Advocate of the High Court with a valid practicing license.
  • Experience in preparing policy related briefings and presenting policy proposals.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative, innovative and computer literate.
  • Must be a member of Law Society of Kenya.
  • Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal duties on the applicable domestic and international law.
  • Review and analyze different issues pertaining to Criminal, Civil, Investments and trade law.
  • Adjudication of cases related to the privatization process, commercial transactions between parties. Ownership claims, negotiation between parties and liquidation procedures.
  • Draft legal documents, letters to parties, orders, decisions, judgments and their corresponding court documents.
  • Any other duty as assigned by County Attorney

ALL candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:

  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Good Conduct).

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