Trending Jobs: Director For Legal, Compliance & Research at Office Of The Attorney General

Tuesday, 12 November 2019

The Director shall oversee the overall coordination and management of the Legal, Compliance and Research function at the Service. The specific duties and responsibilities shall include:
To develop, review and implement the Services’ legal policies, contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and all other legal documents,
Safeguard the legal interests of the Service by advising on and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, prepare court records and forward them to the appropriate courts;
Prepare legal opinions; undertake litigation for the Service;
Ensure relevant policies are implemented in line with the existing guidelines, provide the necessary information to guide the formulation and amendment of relevant policies and guidelines,
Carry out research and disseminate research findings in the fields covered by the relevant laws through seminars, workshops, publications or other means,
Recommend to the Government any improvements in the relevant laws, ensure that the Service complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit compliance.
The Director shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board and Director General.

Qualifications

A person shall qualify for appointment of the Director Legal, Compliance and Research if that person:

Is a Citizen of Kenya;
Has eight (8) years post admission relevant experience;
Has served in the grade of Assistant Director Legal services or any similar managerial position for a minimum period of three (3) years with proven experience;
Is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University;
Holds a Masters degree in Law or in any other related field from a recognized University;
Demonstrates administrative and professional competence;
Demonstrates computer literacy skills.
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution