Principal County Legal Counsel at County Government of Bomet

Duties and Responsibilities

• Representing the County Government in court, tribunals, or other legal proceedings as instructed by the County Solicitor in consultation with the County Attorney, excluding criminal proceedings.
• Supporting the County Legal Department and various County Departments in drafting legislative proposals, policies, and regulations.
• Handling pre-legal disputes and inquiries, preparing legal opinions, drafting leases, and contracts.
• Formulating, implementing, and reviewing legal strategies, policies, plans, standards, and procedures aligned with the County’s strategic plan.
• Advising and assisting the County Government in complying with national and international legal instruments.
• Ensuring adherence to principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, ethics, and integrity.
• Analyzing research data and compiling reports.
• Undertaking law reviews and interpreting legal instruments and statutes.
• Liaising with external counsel on cases assigned to handle matters for the County Government.
• Performing any other functions assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• Current valid practicing certificate.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in public or private legal practice.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
• Demonstrated understanding of National Values and Principles of Governance and Public Service as stipulated in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.