Head of Legal Services Job AFC
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Job Purpose:
- To deputize the Corporation Secretary in managing the legal function, with particular focus on supervising principal officers and ensuring seamless delivery of legal services across all organizational units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the legal department and coordinate workflow among principal officers.
- Review and quality-assure all legal opinions, contracts, and pleadings before submission to the Director.
- Represent the organization in appellate court matters and complex alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Supervise the development and maintenance of standardized legal templates and documentation systems.
- Coordinate legal research on emerging jurisprudence affecting government operations.
- Monitor compliance with court orders and implement enforcement strategies where required.
- Develop and implement performance metrics for the legal department’s service delivery.
- Lead interdepartmental teams in addressing cross-cutting legal issues affecting operations.
- Handle escalated legal matters from principal officers and provide expert guidance.
- Conduct regular training sessions for legal staff on public sector legal practice.
- Prepare comprehensive reports on legal matters for submission to oversight bodies.
- Manage relationships with external counsel and government legal agencies.
- Oversee the legal aspects of organizational projects and special initiatives.
- Maintain an updated register of all active litigation and potential legal exposures.
- Deputize the Corporation Secretary in board committee meetings and highlevel engagements.
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Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Masters of Law (LL.M) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree qualification from a recognized university;
- Post-graduate Diploma in Law;
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;
- At least fifteen (15) years’ work experience three (3) years of which should been at a senior management level;
- Valid Advocates Practicing Certificate;
- Member of the Institute of Public Secretaries in good standing;
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Good communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Possess high levels of integrity, ethical standards and professionalism;
- Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution;
Key Competencies and Skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical and negotiation skills
- Attention to detail and critical thinking
- Innovative
- Strategic planning and problem-solving
- Leadership and Management skills
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