Legal Officer II – Commercial Services Job CA

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Detailed Description        
This is the entry and training grade for Degree holders in this cadre. Duties and responsibilities in this position shall entail assisting in: –

• Reviewing contracts and agreements to identify clauses that could lead to disputes ,ensuring terms protect the Authority’s interests,
• Drafting, negotiating and vetting contracts, leases and other legal instruments,
• Handling conveyancing matters touching on the Authority’s lands and mortgage by staff,
• Provision of internal guidance to departments on contractual or conveyancing matters, risks and strategies to mitigate them, supporting informed decision making,
• Preparing and maintaining requisite reports to the Board and Management,
• Closely work with other departments to align commercial strategies with organizational goals and governance standards,
• Developing and implementing strategies to minimize legal and financial risks including proactive measures   on how  to avoid contractual disputes,
• Representing the Authority and Kenya in International Fora aimed at presenting the position of Kenya in ICT sector and policy formulation, Development of the departmental budget.

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Job Requirements        

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognised institution,
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law,
• Registration as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,
• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body in good standing,,
• Valid Practicing Certificate,
• Proficiency in Computers Applications,
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Additional Details        

• Strong communication and reporting skills,
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills,
• Team player,
• Drafting skills.
• Integrity.

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Terms and Conditions of Service for the Advertised Positions

The Authority offers a competitive package in line with its Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual and other prevailing government Guidelines.

Documents to be submitted by the applicants

Applications MUST be accompanied by a signed Cover Letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with contacts for three (3) referees, a Copy of their National Identity Card, and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents: –

• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Valid Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The Self-Declaration form should indicate the position being applied for. v. Valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a Cover letter, a detailed CV, and contact information for three professional references via the link: https://careers.ca.go.ke/OA_HTML/ircVisitor.jsp on or before 22nd December 2025 at 5.00 P.M., East Africa Time (EAT).

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

All applications must be address to;

Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800

The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.