Assistant Director, Legal Services

About

Reports to the Deputy Director, Legal Services and provides legal advisory, litigation, compliance and governance support. Requires 12 years' relevant experience including three years as Principal Legal Officer or comparable, law qualifications, admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a valid practising certificate. Job grade: FRC 4 Number of posts: 1 Reference: FRC/26/7

How to apply

Apply online through the Centre’s recruitment portal: recruitment.frc.go.ke. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Legal Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, from a recognized institution.
• Masters’ degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Law Society of Kenya.
• Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing Certificate.
• Membership of the Law Society of Kenya, and in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated results in work performance.