Legal Researcher Job MCK

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Job Purpose

• The Legal Researcher will provide technical support to the Legal Affairs department. The successful candidate will  conduct comprehensive legal research, analyse statutory instruments, and draft legal briefs to support the Manager,  Legal Affairs and the Council’s regulatory mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct detailed legal research on media law, regulatory policies, administrative law, and 
• constitutional matters. 
• Drafting Support: Prepare legal briefs, legal opinions, case summaries, and background papers for court cases or Council tribunals. 
• Statutory Analysis: Monitor, review, and analyse new legislation, amendments, and judgements affecting the media  sector in Kenya. 
• Contract Review Assistance: Help review draft contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and service level  agreements. 
• Board & Council Support: Assist in compiling documentation, statutory reports, and research materials required for 
• Board or committee meetings. 
• Database Management: Maintain and update the Council’s legal library, case law databases, and regulatory compliance checklists. 

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university.
• Professional Qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Bar Admission: Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya is a distinct advantage.
• Professional Membership: Membership in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Excellent legal research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong proficiency in utilising digital legal databases (e.g., Kenya Law Reports, LexisNexis).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in legal drafting and proofreading.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates must submit the following documents:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience.
• Cover Letter detailing suitability for the role.
• Copies of Academic and Professional Testimonials

Applications must be submitted clearly marked “Application for Manager Legal Affairs, Legal Researcher or Assistant Registrar – MCC” on the envelope or subject line. Submissions must be received on or before Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 5:00 PM EAT, via either of the following methods:

Hand Delivery: Drop your package at the reception desk, Media Council of Kenya Headquarters, Britam Centre, Upper Hill, Nairobi or via Postal Mail to:

The Chief Executive Officer / Secretary to the Council
Media Council of Kenya P.O. Box 43132 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: vacancies@mediacouncil.or.ke​​​​​​​