Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 27, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
VACANCY NO. HC/06/2022: Corporation Secretary/Deputy Director, Legal Services

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
• Master's degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• At least twelve (12) years' work related experience from the private or public sector five (5) of which must have been at a senior management position;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya, (LSK);
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstration of results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Overseeing the provision of legal services to the Council and Management,
• Overseeing the drafting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents,
• Coordinating legal research to ensure Council compliance in accordance with applicable laws,
• Assisting in preparation and communication of Council Resolutions, Action Points, Council Reports and Council Minutes,
• Identifying and mitigating legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the actions of the Council,
• Liaising with external advocates on all cases filed against the Council to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time,
• Representing the Council in litigation matters and
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through the recruitment portal recruitment.nationalheroescouncil.or.ke on or before close of business 10th February, 2023. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted and shall be required to download and dully fill the Heroes Council application for employment form, from the Heroes Council website. The Candidate will be required to produce originals of their Birth Certificate, National Identity Cards. Academic and Professional Certificate and transcripts during interviews.

National Heroes Council is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Chairman,
National Heroes Council

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