REF: KICC/MLRA/2024
Duties and responsibilities
Preparation of periodic reports for the Department.
Preparation of budget and annual estimates for the Department.
Coordination and supervision of all activities for the Department.
Prepare legal briefs, opinions and papers on legal issues.
Undertake research on assigned legal issues.
Coordination of quality management procedures within the Department.
Manage, review, monitor progress of all outstanding litigations by attending court to ensure the Corporations appointed advocates act in the best interests of the Corporation.
Review and implement legal decisions and court orders.
Coordinate and supervise the conduct of a legal audit to gauge the Corporations compliance with legal and statutory obligations.
Accomplish financial departmental objectives by ensuring optimum collection of rent and parking fees owed to the Corporation
Develop, implement procedures for safeguarding the Corporations interests in respect of all legal issues.
Review all contracts or other documentation where the corporation has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of Management.
Prepare review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
Provide legal expertise in development of legislation and policies as required.
Issuing instructions, liaising with the Corporations appointed Advocates with a view to ensuring they act in the Corporation's interest while handling cases on its behalf.
Supervise and coordinate the handling of all tenancy related disputes.
Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure the information is submitted on time.
Ensure the Corporation complies with constitutional, regulatory and all relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services and contractual risks are efficiently managed.
Manage availability of leased space and determine lease termination dates.
Ensure relevant contracts with tenants are entered into by preparing and negotiating leases and collecting security deposit.
Liaise with Human Resources Department in conducting performance appraisal of staff in the Department.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, the Officer must possess:-
Master's Degree in Law.
Bachelor's Degree in Law.
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing and holding a current practicing certificate.
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries in good standing. Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths.
A minimum of 8 years relevant work experience 3 of which must be in a managerial position.
Must have practised as an advocate for a minimum period of 3 years. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
Proficiency certificate in Computer applications.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.