Legal Counsel at Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to the CASB, County Assembly and its Committee;
• Ensuring that Bills passed by County Assembly comply with the Constitution;
• Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General on litigation matters involving County Assembly;
• Legal representation of County assembly and the CASB in court proceedings;
• Giving of legal opinions on matters before or relating to County Assembly and giving legal advice on commercial matters;
• Providing any other legal services as may be required by County Assembly, the Committees, the Speaker, the CASB or the Clerk; undertaking legal research on matters before the Department

Qualifications

• Have served in the grade of Legal Counsel II Drafting Services/Litigation or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelor of Laws degree;
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Be in possession of a current practicing certificate; and
• Be Proficient in computer applications skills.