Nyandarua County Assembly Principal Legal Counsel Job in Kenya

Nyandarua County Assembly
 

County Assembly Service Board
 

Vacancies
 

The Nyandarua County Assembly Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant position:
 

Principal Legal Counsel 

(NYACASB 9)

One Position
 

Duties and responsibilities
 

The Legal Counsel shall be responsible to the Assembly Clerk for;

• Drafting of Private Members’ Bills;
• Drafting of amendments to Bills to be proposed to the Assembly by any Member of Assembly or any Committee of the assembly;
• Giving legal interpretations of Acts and Bills and generally giving legal advice on matters relating to the County Assembly;
• Providing Legal advice to the County Assembly, Assembly Committees, the Speaker, the County Assembly Service Board, individual members and the Clerk;
• Ensuring that Bills passed by the County Assembly comply with the Constitution;
• Liaising with office of the County Attorney on litigation matters involving the County Assembly;
• Legal representation of the County Assembly and the County Assembly service board in court proceedings;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Requirements for appointment

• Having a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least five (5) years relevant professional experience;
• Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Be registered as a Commissioner of Oaths;
• Be in possession of current practising certificate;
• Have proficiency in use of basic computer applications;

Application Criteria
 

1. Persons interested in filling the above position should submit an application in own hand writing accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other relevant documents.
 

2. All applications should clearly indicate the position applied for in the reference line and be addressed to;
 

The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly of Nyandarua,
P.O.Box 720-20303,
Ol ’Kalou
 

Or be hand delivered to the office of the Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of the Former Ol ‘Kalou Town Council opposite Ol’kalou Police Station so as to reach her not later than 28th February 2014

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.