Kenya Forest Service is a corporate body established under the Forest Conservation and Management Act no 34 of 2016 (henceforth referred to as the Act). The Act which was operationalized on 31st March 2017, gave the Service’s mandate as “to provide for the development and sustainable management, including conservation and rational utilization of all forest resources for the socioeconomic development of the country and for connected purposes”.

LEGAL OFFICER II – REF KFS/LO/II/2024 – KFS GRADE 8 – (2) POSITIONS

Entry Requirements :

• Degree in law, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Advocate of the High court of Kenya
• Member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
• Proficiency in Computer application
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Personal attributes/skills

• Presentation skills.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to the Service to ensure implementation of best legal approach
• Drawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documents
• Preparing the department’s budget and expenditure
• Prepare quarterly legal reports
• Undertake legal research to ensure that the Service is acting in accordance with applicable law.
• Attend court proceedings
• Preparing Board resolutions, action plans, Board reports and Board minutes
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases files against the Service to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time
• Working with external lawyers to initiate Law suits, formulate defense, gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Service
• Representing the Service in litigation matters
• Responsible for the Legal Assistants in a given section.
• In charge legal registry
• Oversee verification compiled records for accuracy;
• Process legal transactions;
• Ensure maintenance of efficient filing system; and keep legal records safe.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching