Senior Deputy Director, Legal Aid Job NLAS

REFERENCE NO. NLAS/SDDLA/2/1/2026/02

Legal Jobs. National Legal Aid Service Jobs. Looking for a legal job in Kenya? National Legal Aid Service is recruiting a Senior Deputy Director, Legal Aid position. The salary for the role is Ksh 225,197 – 407,795 monthly. Proficiency in legal aid coordination, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution is required.

Job Description:

• The Senior Deputy Director, Legal Aid will head the technical arm of the Service and will be reporting to the CEO/Director, National Legal Aid Service for the coordination of litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Recognized qualification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have;

• At least fifteen (15) years cumulative work experience, five (5) of which must be in Senior management or in a comparable position in the private or public sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law; 
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A valid practicing certificate or a clearance from the Law Society of Kenya;
• Demonstrates merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will entails;
• Ensuring effective and efficient delivery of legal aid to indigent people who qualify for grant of Legal Aid;
• Overseeing provision of legal advice, assistance, and representation and incidental service to aided persons under the Act;
• Ensuring and promoting the provision of effective legal aid at all stages in civil and criminal matters;
• Spearheading legal representation in matters where substantial injustice is likely to result;
• Coordinating provision of civil and criminal matters among stakeholders for effective delivery of services;
• Liaison with criminal justice sector stakeholders for effective delivery of services;
• Overseeing the provision of impact litigation in Constitutional and public interest matters;
• Facilitating the provision of legal aid services in Constitutional and in public interest matters;
• Coordinating development of enforcement strategies with the relevant stakeholders in Constitutional and public interest matters;
• Facilitating representation of marginalized persons on cases of public interest matters; and
• Promoting public interest litigation with regards to consumer protection, environmental protection and any other matter of special concern to the marginalized groups.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale: Salary Scale: Ksh. 225,197 x 22,823 – 248,020 x 22,825 – 270,845 x 22,825 – 293,670 x 22,825 – 316,495 x 22,825 – 339,320 x 22,825 – 362,145 x 22,825 – 384,970 x 22,825 – 407,795 p.m.

How to Apply

NOTE: NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-years contract basis, renewable once while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms
Interested persons who meet the minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents.

• National Identity card
• Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, 
• Any supporting documents and testimonials..
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Application Process

• More detailed job descriptions for these vacancies can be accessed on our website: www.nlas.go.ke
• All applications should be submitted ONLINE to recruitment@nlas.go.ke on or before 14th August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time.
• and the letter quoting the specific position and the reference number e.g., NLAS/CEO/1/1/2026/01

All application letters should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer,
 National Legal Aid Service,
 P.O Box 45597-00100
 Nairobi

• Please note that HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The National Legal Aid Service is an equal opportunity employer; it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity as set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before being issued with an offer letter;

• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;v
• Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.