Senior Legal Officer II- Kenya-AIST Grade 7
| Title | Senior Legal Officer II- Kenya-AIST Grade 7 |
|---|---|
| Close Date | 2025-12-22 |
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
- Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies, strategies, regulations and procedures;
- Providing advice to the Institute on matters legal, Regulatory and Compliance;
- Developing and maintaining the Conflict of Interest and Gift Registers of the Institute;
- Verifying documents issued to the Institute as collateral, securities or support documents for loans, assets, agreements, contracts and conveyance of property;
- Conducting legal research, investigation and preparation of preliminary submissions of legal issues affecting the Institute;
- Identifying legal risks, and developing mitigation measures;
- Negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court;
- Drafting, vetting, reviewing, leases, agreements and Memorandums of Understanding;
- Representing the Institute in court and other legal fora.
- Examining and verifying draft records of matters to be gazetted which relate to the Institute;
- Providing legal advisory for the Institute;
- Ensuring that the Institute complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit compliance;
- Developing and maintaining the legal registry;
- Initiating legal action on behalf of the Institute on recovery measures; and
- Disseminating to the Institute any amendments to the law directly impacting on its projects, programs and activities
- Providing guidance to the Council/Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
- Serve as the Kenya-AIST Council Secretariat
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
- Served for a cumulative period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Legal Officer I or in a comparable position;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
- Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
- Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
- Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
- Proficiency in computer application skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, email and video conferencing tools, internet research, basic data management, and awareness of cybersecurity practices;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Knowledge of data protection laws is an added advantage, and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
i. All applications must be submitted through the Kenya-AIST online recruitment portal: https://recruitment.kenya-aist.ac.ke/
ii. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, two (2) letters of references and one (1) should be from former supervisor, and other relevant supporting documents.
iii. Successful candidates will be required to provide clearance from (a) Kenya Revenue Authority, (b) Higher Education Loans Board, (c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and (d) a Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.
Deadline: Applications must be received on or before 22nd December, 2025.
To note:
a) Kenya-AIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of Article 232 (i) of the Constitution.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.