County Solicitor Job Nyeri CPSB

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The County Solicitor will provide legal advisory services to the county government.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities entail;  

• The County Solicitor shall be the Principal Assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of the functions of the office of the County Attorney;  
• On behalf of the County Attorney, taking up complex litigation or ADR matters for the county government as directed; 
• Assisting the County Attorney in coordinating and managing all technical units in the office; 
• Assisting the County Attorney in organizing, coordinating, and managing administrative and legal functions of the Office; 
• Implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function;   
• Overseeing the conduct of litigation and ADR on behalf of the County Government; 
• Monitoring and advising on potential litigation and efficient resolution of disputes involving the County Government; 
• Diligently executing the functions and exercise the authority provided for in the County Attorney’s Act;  
• Reviewing office reports and ensure efficient record management and record keeping; 
• Reviewing legal instruments including; contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the county government and its collaborators; 
• Legislative drafting and policy development in consultation with departments for efficient running of county government; 
• Articulating county attorney’s position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and conventions; 
• Coordinating and supervising training and development of staff and attachment of candidates for pupillage in the office of the County Attorney; 
• Ensuring Compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;  
• On behalf of the county attorney, monitoring performance of external counsel representing the county government; and 
• Undertaking any other duties which might be delegated by the County Attorney. 

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: 

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)  
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach certificates) 
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University 
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya for not less than five (5) years post admission and in possession of a current practicing certificate 
• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards 
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 
• A Certificate in Senior Management Course from Kenya School of Government;  
• Master’s degree in Law, Management or a Social Science will be an added advantage

How to Apply

A Hard copy of the duly filled Employment Form, together with copies of all academic and professional certificates, together with testimonials, should be sent or hand delivered to:–

THE SECRETARY
NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 90-10100
NYERI
CELL PHONE: 0745342000

All applications (hand delivered or through post office) should be received at the Nyeri County Public Service Board Offices on or before 10th June, 2026, at 5.00pm.

Note:

• Terms of Employment: Three (3) years Contract
• The full details of the job descriptions, requirements for appointment, and the Employment Form can be accessed on the County Website www.nyeri.go.ke.
• Interested applicants are required to submit/ post a duly filled Employment Application Form. The form can be accessed on the County website: www.nyeri.go.ke.
• The County Public Service Board does not charge for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and appointments. Any request for payment or favor should therefore be reported to the police for appropriate action.
• The County Government of Nyeri is an equal-opportunity employer
• People living with disability are encouraged to apply
• Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Board.