Principal Legal Officer at The Kenya BioVax Institute

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the overall coordination and management of the legal function.

Requirements 

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at supervisory level; 
• Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution; 
• Masters degree in Law (LL. M), Masters in Social Sciences, Master of Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. 
• Post graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission to the roll Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; 
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer application; 
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing; 
• Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results; and 
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Job Specification

Key Competencies and Skills 

• Strong research skills;
• Effective communication skills;
• Strong drafting skills of basic contracts;
• Strong organisational skills; 
• Integrity and Professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Knowledge on international contracts and associated documentation; 
• Clear understanding of the structure and functions of the public sector
• Team player; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Computer Literate

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Coordinating the Corporation’s legal services’ function; 
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing the Corporation’s legal policies and procedures; 
• Providing legal risk reviews and providing legal advice on risk mitigation; 
• Representing the Corporation in Court matters and managing litigation on behalf of the Corporation under the conduct of external counsel; 
• Participating in developing and ensuring compliance with the Corporation’s Policies and strategies; 
• Undertaking legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relating to the Corporation; 
• Drafting contracts, internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory requirements; 
• Vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution; 
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Corporation’s activities; and 
• Assisting the Corporation Secretary in offering Board Secretarial Services.

Terms of Service

The successful applicant will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.