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.