Legal Officer (Legal Services) at Kenya Maritime Authority

Kenya Maritime Authority was set up in June 2004 as the semi-autonomous agency in charge of regulatory oversight over the Kenyan maritime industry. As the pacesetter of the Kenyan maritime industry, the Authority seeks to strengthen maritime administration in Kenya through enhancement of regulatory and institutional capacities for maritime safety and securi...

 

Legal Officer (Legal Services)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationMombasa
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Job Reference

KMA/ER2/25/5

Job Purpose:

Legal Services are responsible for providing effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legilative drafting and compliance with legal and regualtory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities

  • Assist in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Asst. Dir. for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Authority;
  • Assist in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
  • Assist in issuance of licence or certificates in terms of ship registration/licensing;
  • Assist in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
  • Assist and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when necessary;
  • Maintain and ensure proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
  • Assist in ensuring that key issues and needs of Authority are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
  • Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
  • Assist to prosecute for and represent the Authority in law courts and quasijudicial tribunals; 
  • Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Authority;
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Authority;
  • Assist in advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
  • Assist in drafting of contracts and MOUs;
  • Assist in engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Authority;
  • Assist in legal research and assignments;
  • Assist by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time, relevant to the post. Initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the AG’S chambers and Ministry of Transport;
  • Assist in initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the Attorney General’s chambers and the Ministry;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

  • Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
  • Hold a valid practicing certificate;
  • Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and

Method of Application

Interested applicants are requested to visit our website www.kma.go.ke for more information about the vacancies.

Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter.

Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National
Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:

  • Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
  • Online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
  • Post applications should be sent to:

Chairman, Board of Directors,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre)
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.

KMA 1 – 4 : chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke

KMA 5 – 10: director-generalsjobs-2@kma.go.ke

Note:

  • Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as enshrined in Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  • Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and any qualified employee including persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday 16th June,2025.

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