Nakuru County Careers Senior Legal Counsel

Nakuru County Jobs Kenya 2013.  Legal Careers

County Government Of Nakuru
County Assembly Service Board Vacancies

The Nakuru County Assembly Service Board is a Corporate body established by Section 12 of the County  Governments Act. The Board is, interalia, mandated by law to constitute offices in the Service of the Assembly.

Consequently, the Board invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyans to fill the following vacant positions. All positions are Permanent and Pensionable.

Senior Legal Counsel (NAKRUCASB 9) I POSITION 
The office holder shall work directly under and Report to the Clerk of the County Assembly.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities; 
(i) Principal legal advisor of the Assembly and CASB on all matters legal
(ii) Liaising with the office of the County Attorney on litigation matters emanating from the Assembly
(iii) Acts as a Service department on legal opinions on contracts, lease, partnerships or other engagement for and on behalf of the Assembly
(iv) Identify Legal trainings and capacity building opportunities for members and staff for better performance of the Assembly
(v) Drafting of Private Members’ Bills
(vi) Ensuring that Bills passed by the Assembly comply with the constitution
(vii) To ensure domestication of all necessary national legislations for
purposes of the County Government
(viii)To bench mark on the National Assembly department of legislative purposes
(ix) To ensure all procedural and Committee rules are observed.
(x) Undertakes research to strengthen performance of the legislation
(xi) Undertakes any other duty as directed by the Clerk.

(b)Requirement for Appointment 
(i) Have a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a University recognized in Kenya. A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
(ii) Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(iii) Be in possession of a current practicing certificate;
(iv) Have at least three (3) years relevant work and professional experience in a busy Legal Department, Private Firm or Public establishment at a senior level;
(v) Have proficiency in use of basic computer applications.

Mandatory Requirement for all positions. Applicants to:
(i) Avail Certificates of clearance from Ethics & Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board and Criminal Investigation Department;
(ii) Meet requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
(iii) Avail detailed Curriculum Vitae;
(iv) Copies of academic and professional qualifications.

Applicants to indicate position(s) applied for on the application envelope/letter and have it mailed to:

The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
P O Box 907-20100
NAKURU

OR 
Hand Delivered to:

The Clerk
County Assembly of Nakuru
County Assembly Building, Off Goerge Morara Avenue
NAKURU

NB: The Board is an equal opportunity employer.