The National Social Security Fund is a friendly service organization which exists for the public good. It offers social protection to all Kenyan workers. We provide social security protection to workers in the formal and informal sectors. We register members, receive their contributions, manage funds of the scheme, process and ultimately pay out benefits to eligible members or dependents. period.

Reporting to the Manager (Legal and Regulatory Services), he/she will be responsible for preparing legal opinion and advice on general issues that may arise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Formulate and review the Fund’s legal strategies, policies, processes and procedures;
•  Provide and interpret legal opinions and advise on legal issues that may arise from time to time;
•  Receive summons, review the relevant files and prepare suitable instructions to external lawyers;
•  Review all court documents prepared by external lawyers;
•  Correspond with external lawyers/advocates on all the issues that may arise and advise on the position of the Fund;
•  Vet and draft legal agreements;
•  Ensure proper and safe custody of all legal documentation; and
•  Represent the Fund in all legal proceedings, coordinating, preparations, filing and service of pleadings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:

•  Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
•  Master of Laws Degree or Social Sciences from a recognized institution as an added advantage;
•  Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council for Legal Education;
•  Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
•  Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body such as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and/or Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) and in good standing;
•  At least ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory position;
•  Management course from a recognized institution;
•  Proficiency in computer applications.