Senior Principal Legal Counsel at Kakamega County Assembly

County Assembly of Kakamega is one of the 47 County Assemblies in Kenya. County Government of Kakamega constitutes; the County Assembly and County Executive. The Assembly is the Legislative Arm of the County Government of Kakamega and draws its mandate and authority from the provisions of Articles 176 and 185 of the constitution. The Powers are prov...

 

Senior Principal Legal Counsel

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationKakamega
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

SENIOR PRINCIPAL LEGAL COUNSEL – CASB 5 (JOB GROUP P)

  • Basic Salary Kshs. - 94,170
  • House Allowance - 28,000
  • Commuter Allowance - 12,000
  • Leave Allowance - 10,000 (Payable once in a Year)
  • Mortgage & Car Loan - As per SRC guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deputizing the Head of the Department;
  • Formulating and interpreting regulations and policies;
  • Coordinating the drafting of Private Members’ Bills;
  • Coordinating the drafting of amendments to Bills to be proposed to the Assembly by any Member of the County Assembly or any Committee of the County Assembly;
  • Giving legal interpretation of Acts and Bills, and generally giving legal advice on matters relating to the County Assembly;
  • Providing legal advice to the County Assembly and its Committees;
  • Ensuring that Bills passed by the County Assembly comply with the Constitution and other statutes;
  • Liaising with the Office of the County Attorney on litigation matters involving the Assembly;
  • Legal representation of the County Assembly and the CASB in court proceedings;
  • Giving legal opinions on matters before or relating to the County Assembly and giving legal advice on commercial matters;
  • Providing any other legal services that the County Assembly, its Committees or the Clerk may require;
  • Carrying out legal research on matters before the Department;
  • Overseeing all Assembly papers presented in the House in the course of debate; and
  • Offering professional, legal advice to the members and staff on Parliamentary procedures on matters of tradition, practices, conventions and etiquette.

Requirements for Appointment

  •  Have served in the grade of Principal Legal Officer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised institution;
  • Master degree in law or in any other relevant field from a recognised institution will be an added advantage;
  • Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Membership to Law Society of Kenya or any recognised equivalent professional body;
  • Be in possession of a valid practicing certificate;
  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognised institution;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
  • Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

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Method of Application

Detailed information, including job descriptions, minimum requirements, and application procedures, can be accessed on our website: www.kakamega-assembly.go.ke/careers. Applications may be hand-delivered at our ofces situated adjacent to the Kakamega Law Courts or submitted through email [clerk@kakamegaassembly.go.ke ] on or before 31st July 2025 at 5.00 pm.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

  • Applications should be accompanied by:
    • a duly filled job application form which can be downloaded from our website www.kakamegaassembly.go.ke/careers;
    • copies of relevant academic and professional certificates;
    • a copy of the national Identity Card or passport;
    • an updated curriculum vitae and other relevant testimonials;
    • Commission for University Education (CUE) accreditation of a Diploma/Degree/Post-graduate Diploma/Post-graduate Certificate conferred by a foreign university/institution.
  • Applicants are strongly advised against providing false/inaccurate information in their applications.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • The County Assembly Service Board is committed to affording equal employment opportunities to all
  • Kenyans in adherence to Article 232(1). Accordingly, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • Successful candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates, original testimonials, and current clearances from the relevant state agencies.
  • Applications should indicate the position applied for and be addressed to:

The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
P. O. Box 1470 – 50100
Kakamega.

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