Principal Legal Officer - Grade ACA 4

Job description

The Principal Legal Officer is responsible to Deputy Director Legal Services for: a) Initiating the development and formulation of policy concerning legal matters in the Authority; b) Preparing the requisite documents and attending court proceedings; c) Advising the Authority on compliance with Act, and other relevant laws; d) Liaising with external lawyers on assigned litigation matters and other legal matters; e) Compiling the annual report and statistics for the Division; f) Initiating the drafting, reviewing and revision of legislation; and g) Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

Requirements

For appointment to this position, the person must have:

• Master’s degree in Law or Business Management/Administration;
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;
• A minimum period of eight (8) years’ cumulative work experience;
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in supervisory level; and
• Meet chapter six of the constitution requirements.

How to Apply

If you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your application attaching a copy of your national Identity card, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials to the Executive Director, Anti-counterfeit Authority, National Water Plaza, 3rd floor, Dunga Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 47771-00100, Nairobi, not later than 15th MAY 2024. All applicants MUST apply using the ACA Job application Form (https://aca.go.ke/images/downloads/careers/Job-Application-Form-April-2024-ACA.docx). Applicants should attach the duly filled ACA job application form, relevant academic and professional certificates and other testimonials and send through the post office or hand delivered to our offices. All application envelopes MUST be referenced as per the position applied for.