19 Feb 2024

Principal Legal Counsel at Kisii County Government

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Job Description

Kisii County is one of the forty seven Counties of Kenya. It shares common borders with Nyamira County to the North East, Narok County to the South and Homabay and Migori Counties to the West.

VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/17/2024

Requirements for appointment

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current and valid practicing certificate;
  • A minimum experience of six (6) years in either public or private legal practice;
  • Proficiency in computer skills and membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) will be an added advantage.
  • Satisfies requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

The duties and responsibilities include: –

  • Shall, on the instructions of the county attorney represent the county executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings.
  • Handling pre-legal disputes and inquiries, preparing legal opinions and legal briefs drafting leases and contracts.
  • Formulate, implement and review legal strategies, policies, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to legal services as per the County’s strategic plan.
  • Advice and assist the county Government in compliance with national and international instruments.
  • Ensuring compliance with principle and values of good governance, Human right, transparency, ethics and integrity
  • Analyzing research data and compiling reports
  • Undertaking law review
  • Interpreting legal instruments and statutes.
  • Perform any other function that may be assigned from time to time.


Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of National ID Card and Academic Certificates MUST be certified by a commissioner for Oaths and Application in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for to:

The Ag. -Secretary
Kisii County Public Service Board
P.O Box 1848-40200, KISII


Closing Date : 12 March. 2024





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