The County Attorney serves as the principal legal adviser to the Nakuru County Government. This is a high-level strategic position responsible for providing legal counsel to the County Executive Committee and ensuring all county operations and legislative processes are conducted within the framework of Kenyan law. The role involves representing the county in civil proceedings, drafting and vetting agreements, and overseeing the development of county laws.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the principal legal adviser to the Nakuru County Government.
Attend meetings of the County Executive Committee as an ex-officio member.
Represent the County Executive in court or any legal proceedings (excluding criminal matters) to which the County Executive is a party.
Provide legal advice to departments within the County Executive on legislative and other legal matters.
Negotiate, draft, vet, and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the County Executive and its agencies.
Responsible for the revision of County Laws.
Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General when necessary.
Perform any other functions necessary for the effective discharge of duties and the exercise of the powers of the County Attorney.
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University.
Post-graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Current member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing.
Valid practicing license.
At least ten (10) years of professional work experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Knowledge of relevant laws and professional standards.
Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (Leadership and Integrity).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications online through the Nakuru County Government recruitment portal at: recruitment.nakuru.go.ke.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should go to the Nakuru County Government recruitment portal to apply: https://recruitment.nakuru.go.ke. Follow the instructions on the portal to submit your application.
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