Assistant Director Legal Services at Laikipia County Government

Laikipia County is one of the 14 counties within the Rift Valley region and one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya.

 

Assistant Director Legal Services

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience9 years
  • LocationLaikipia
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the County Attorney:

  • Oversee representation of the County on legal matters both in courts and other platforms.
  • Appear, on behalf of the County, at any stage of any proceedings, appeal, execution or any incidental proceedings before any court or tribunal.
  • Be responsible for conducting internal legal and compliance audits, risk assessment and reviews for compliance purposes;
  • Ensuring that requisite information and evidence on legal matters involving the county is compiled and proper instructions issued for representation;
  • Oversee litigation risk assessments, reviews and prepare mitigation plans as preventative measures;
  • In liaison with respective departments identify issues and areas for legal policy formulation and review;
  • Oversee county courts coordination;
  • Preparing quarterly reports;
  • Advising entities on transactional and privacy matters;
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments to evaluate the potential impact of data processing activities on data subjects’ rights;
  • Reviewing legal framework and advising on levels of compliance;
  • Advise departments in the county executive on legislative and other legal matters
  • Negotiate, Draft, review, agreements or contract and other legal documents for and on behalf of the County Government and its entities;
  • Coordinating formulation and review of legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with relevants laws;
  • Implement and oversee the implementation of legal strategic plans and objectives in line with the Office of the County Attorney;
  • Advising entities on general legal matters;and
  • Perform any other function as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties and the exercise of the powers of the County Attorney

Requirements for Appointment

  • Have a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution;
  • Have a post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Have a current Advocates Practising License;
  • Masters of Laws degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Be a member in good standing to the Law Society of Kenya;
  • Have not less than 9 years of post-qualification experience in law; and

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through the Google Forms Link provided at the County Website and follow instructions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL APPLICANTS

  • All applications shall be through the Google Forms Link provided to be received on or before 3rd  September 2025.
  • Applications and all other attachments should be attached as ONE PDF document of not more than 5MBs.
  • Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and Professional documents during interview.
  • Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts through the number +254715052 052 and does not charge any fee at any point of the recruitment stages.
  • Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The County Government of Laikipia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • Successful candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Applications shall be addressed to: -

The Secretary/CEO,
Laikipia County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 52-20300,
NYAHURURU. 

Interested and qualified? Go to Laikipia County Government on docs.google.com to apply

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