Senior Principal Legal Counsel Job Kakamega County Assembly

Senior Principal Legal Counsel Job

SENIOR PRINCIPAL LEGAL COUNSEL – CASB 5 (JOB GROUP P)

• Basic Salary Kshs. – 94,170
• House Allowance – 28,000
• Commuter Allowance – 12,000
• Leave Allowance – 10,000 (Payable once in a Year)
• Mortgage & Car Loan – As per SRC guidelines

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputizing the Head of the Department;
• Formulating and interpreting regulations and policies;
• Coordinating the drafting of Private Members’ Bills;
• Coordinating the drafting of amendments to Bills to be proposed to the Assembly by any Member of the County Assembly or any Committee of the County Assembly;
• Giving legal interpretation of Acts and Bills, and generally giving legal advice on matters relating to the County Assembly;
• Providing legal advice to the County Assembly and its Committees;
• Ensuring that Bills passed by the County Assembly comply with the Constitution and other statutes;
• Liaising with the Office of the County Attorney on litigation matters involving the Assembly;
• Legal representation of the County Assembly and the CASB in court proceedings;
• Giving legal opinions on matters before or relating to the County Assembly and giving legal advice on commercial matters;
• Providing any other legal services that the County Assembly, its Committees or the Clerk may require;
• Carrying out legal research on matters before the Department;
• Overseeing all Assembly papers presented in the House in the course of debate; and
• Offering professional, legal advice to the members and staff on Parliamentary procedures on matters of tradition, practices, conventions and etiquette.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Have served in the grade of Principal Legal Officer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised institution;
• Master degree in law or in any other relevant field from a recognised institution will be an added advantage;
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership to Law Society of Kenya or any recognised equivalent professional body;
• Be in possession of a valid practicing certificate;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognised institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

How to Apply

Detailed information, including job descriptions, minimum requirements, and application procedures, can be accessed on our website: www.kakamega-assembly.go.ke/careers. Applications may be hand-delivered at our ofces situated adjacent to the Kakamega Law Courts or submitted through email [clerk@kakamegaassembly.go.ke] on or before 31st July 2025 at 5.00 pm.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Applications should be accompanied by:
  • a duly filled job application form which can be downloaded from our website www.kakamegaassembly.go.ke/careers;
  • copies of relevant academic and professional certificates;
  • a copy of the national Identity Card or passport;
  • an updated curriculum vitae and other relevant testimonials;
  • Commission for University Education (CUE) accreditation of a Diploma/Degree/Post-graduate Diploma/Post-graduate Certificate conferred by a foreign university/institution.
• Applicants are strongly advised against providing false/inaccurate information in their applications.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The County Assembly Service Board is committed to affording equal employment opportunities to all
• Kenyans in adherence to Article 232(1). Accordingly, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates, original testimonials, and current clearances from the relevant state agencies.
• Applications should indicate the position applied for and be addressed to:

The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
P. O. Box 1470 – 50100
Kakamega.