Senior Legal Counsel CASB 5 (JG P) at Siaya County Assembly Service Board

Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 establishes The County Assembly which shall consist of members elected by the registered voters of the wards; each ward constituting a single member constituency, on the same day as a general election of Members of Parliament, being the second Tuesday in August, in every fifth year. Pursuant to Article 177, T...

 

Senior Legal Counsel CASB 5 (JG P)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationSiaya
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinating input to calls for public participation in Bills before the National Parliament or any other legislative authority
  • Compiling legal interpretation of Acts and legal opinions on matters relating to devolved functions
  • Identifying, compiling and indexing judgments related to operations of County Assemblies
  • Liaising with the State Law Office on litigation matters involving County Assemblies
  • Establishing and maintaining networks with relevant legal stakeholder institutions
  • Providing any other legal services that may required in relation to forums of County Assemblies,
  • Establish legal linkages between the County Assembly and County Assemblies Forum and other partner organizations like COG and LREB
  • Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must: -

  • Have a Bachelor of Laws degree;
  • Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Be in possession of a current practicing certificate; and have proficiency in the use of computer applications.
  • Minimum work experience in legal practice for two (2) years.

Method of Application

Application Criteria
Interested and qualified persons are invited to apply for the positions by providing the following documents:

  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic certificates; and
  • Other relevant testimonials and supporting documents 

The aforementioned documents should be sent by mail to: clerk@siayaassembly.go.ke : hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk at the County Assembly Buildings in Siaya; or  delivered to the address below to be received on or before Friday , 7th  March, 2025 at 5:00PM

Successful candidate will be required to provide Clearance Certificates from:

  • Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Commission for University Education (applicable to those with foreign degrees only)

The County Assembly of Siaya is an equal opportunity employer; Persons with disabilities, the marginalized and the minority communities (non – Luos) are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications to be addressed to:

The Secretary
Siaya County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly Building
P.O. Box 7-40600
Siaya

Note;

  • All applicants should be Kenyan Citizens
  • Any form of canvasing will lead to immediate disqualification
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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