Legal Officer II

About

This is the entry and training grade for the legal cadre. The officer will work under the guidance and supervision of a designated supervisor and support legal policy, contracts, compliance, intellectual property, data protection and policy development work. Applicants require an LLB, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, LSK membership and relevant practising certification. Job grade: NCRC 8 Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable Number of posts: 1 Reference: NCRC/12/2/2026

How to apply

Apply online through the official NCRC Recruitment Portal vacancy details page. Attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter/Application Letter, Current Law Practicing Certificate, and clearance requirements: Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate; Directorate of Criminal Investigations Certificate of Good Conduct; Higher Education Loans Board Compliance Certificate; Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission Self Declaration; and Credit Reference Bureau Clearance / Credit Report.

Responsibilities

• Implementing policies, standards and guidelines in respect to the legal function.
• Drafting legal opinions, agreements, contract, Memorandum of Understandings.
• Supporting negotiation of contract/agreements.
• Supporting management of intellectual property rights, grantmanship and data protection aspects of the Centre.
• Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the supervisor.
• Identifying legal and compliance risks.
• Providing and interpreting legal information.
• Participating in policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya.
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.