Legal Officer Job Nyeri CPSB

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Key Responsibilities

responsibilities  
Duties and responsibilities entail;  

• Supporting in the discharge of duties as assigned in the respective technical unit   
• Maintaining accurate filling and recording system and track file movement for efficient record management and record keeping; 
• Drafting contracts, lease agreements and memorandums of understanding between the county government and its collaborators; 
• Articulating county attorney’s position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and conventions; 
• Initiating and undertaking research on complex and emerging issues;  
• Preparing legal opinions and briefs on behalf of the County government 
• Conducting research in order to ensure the County government is acting in accordance with all applicable laws as well as offering recommendations on the same; 
• Drawing up and submitting service level agreements, contracts, agreements and other legal documents in which the County government is a party; 
• Presenting information on a written or oral platform that all counsel and staff can understand; 
• Attending all monthly departmental and county meetings to ensure efficiency of the County functions as directed; and 
• Supporting the designated county departments and agencies on legal matters. 
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor  

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:- 

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)  
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach certificates) 
• A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL. B) from an institution recognized in Kenya; 
• Have a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law; 
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good professional standing with at least one (1) year post admission experience; 
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya  

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.