Legal Officer II

Permanent and Pensionable

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a designated supervisor.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

     i.         Implementing policies, standards and guidelines in respect to the legal function;

    ii.         Drafting legal opinions, agreements, contract, Memorandum of Understandings;

  iii.         Supporting negotiation of contract/agreements;

  iv.         Supporting management of intellectual property rights, grantmanship and data protection aspects of the Centre;

    v.         Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the supervisor;

  vi.         Identifying legal and compliance risks;

 vii.         Providing and interpreting legal information;

viii.         Participating in policy development

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

     i.         Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized and accredited institution;

    ii.         Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;

  iii.         Advocate of the high court of Kenya;

  iv.         Member of the Law Society of Kenya;

    v.         Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable; and

  vi.         Proficiency in computer application skills.

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NCRC/12/2/2026

• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• Current Law Practicing Certificate