a) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities: -

1. Preparing legal briefs on case files;
2. Drafting of agreements, contracts, leases, and maintaining records of such transactions;
3. Liaising with external legal counsel on legal matters affecting the Corporation;
4. Corporation enters into to ensure compliance;
5. Researching assigned legal issues;
6. Vetting and verification of documents before execution by authorized representatives of the Corporation;
7. Preparing witnesses and the evidence as well as presenting the same in court while keeping an updated record of all court cases;
8. Collaborating and corresponding with external advocates on all pending court cases;
9. Attending to internal company queries of a legal nature in the facilitation of normal business;
10. Responding to inquiries regarding specific case files;
11. Initiating payment of legal fees for external lawyers;
12. Undertaking the legal review of the legislative framework of KEPHIS;
13. Ensuring proper documentation of all legal documents; and
14. Attending court hearings where the Corporation is an interested party.

b) Persons Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
3. Current Practicing Certificate;
4. Membership to the Law Society of Kenya; and
5. Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

c) Skills

1. Technical skills;
2. Drafting skills;
3. Planning skills;
4. Reporting skills;
5. Interpersonal relationship skills;
6. Communication skills;
7. Problem-solving skills;
8. Computer literacy and proficiency skills; and
9. Data analysis and presentation skills.

d) Competencies

1. Ability to work under pressure;
2. Ability to work independently and in a team;
3. Ability to multitask;
4. An understanding of the planning process from start to completion;
5. Experience using IT systems, including database management; and
6. Excellent administrative capabilities.