County Solicitor
Qualifications
- Be a citizen of Kenya;
- Be a holder of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a
University recognized in Kenya;
- Be a holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from a
university recognized in Kenya;
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than
five (5) years post-admission experience
- A Masters Degree in Law will be an added advantage.
- Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
- Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional
standards.
- Certificate in Computer applications from an institution
recognized in Kenya.
Duties and
Responsibilities
The County
Solicitor will report to the County Attorney and his/her duties and
responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate representation of the County Executive in court or
in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party or
has interest;
- Prepare legal opinion to County Executive on legislative and
other legal matters;
- Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements
for and on behalf of the county executive;
- Formulate and review county laws in consultation with the
relevant bodies;
- Supervise litigation, drafting and conveyance;
- Prepare cabinet memoranda;
- Oversee the finances and asset management of the office of
the County Attorney;
- Overall supervision, control, discipline, training and
development of staff in the County Attorney office;
- Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals
for the County Government;
- Ensure compliance with national, regional and international
legal instruments, identifying and acting on impediments and constraints
to the implementation of laws and policies;
- Design, facilitate and implement prioritized programs
How to Apply
Each application should be
accompanied by some detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and
professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport,
testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications
should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the
position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before 4th July, 2023
by 5.00 pm.
Applications
should be addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE
BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA
Tharaka Nithi County is an
equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within
the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are
encouraged to apply.
Any form of
canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted
candidates shall be contacted.
