Director Legal Affairs - JG -R

Requirements for appointment 
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i)    Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
ii)    Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
iii)    Masters degree in Law or any other social science from a recognized university;
iv)    Demonstrable experience in litigation of over ten (10) years.
v)    Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi)    Current Certificate of good standing from the Law Society of Kenya;
vii)    Conversance with both original and appellant processes before Kenyan tribunals and courts of law;
viii)    Demonstrable managerial, administrative and professional competence in work   performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of County, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of legal affairs;
ix)    Held Practicing Licence as an advocate continuously for the last ten (10) years as at the date of application;
x)    Current Practicing License;
xi)    Demonstrable track record of performance as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with evidence; 

The Director will: initiate policy research formulation and reform; undertaking research on legal issues; review legislation, legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs; preparing County/periodic reports and ensuring compliance with Regional and International instruments; preparing cabinet briefs, papers and memoranda; develop strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagements; developing proposals for reform and emerging legal issues; ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and  advising departments on policy and legal issues

In addition, as director in the unit  he/she will be responsible for implementation and realization of the Strategic Plans and Objectives in respect of the Legal function; coordinating and implanting work plans for the directorate; preparing and implementing performance appraisals; preparing directorate budgets; managing resources; overall supervision, control discipline, staff training and development; perform any other function as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties and exercise of the powers of the Office of the County Attorney, as directed by the County Solicitor.