Role Overview
The Deputy Director, Legal Services is responsible for providing leadership in legal advisory services to the Authority and providing Board Secretariat services. This role aims to create a conducive legal environment for the execution of the Authority’s mandate as stipulated in the Kenya Roads Act, 2007.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise the agency and management on legislation affecting KeNHA and any subsequent changes.
- Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding the agency.
- Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training, and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
- Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of legal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with existing legislation.
- Safeguard the agency’s interests and ensure they are adequately defended before the courts.
- Manage, review, and monitor the progress of all outstanding litigations.
- Issue instructions and liaise with the agency’s appointed advocates to ensure they act in the agency’s interest.
- Ensure the agency complies with constitutional, regulatory, and all relevant laws through legal advisory services.
- Document and maintain records of all enforcement and compliance assignments and develop legal accountability structures.
- Ensure timely compliance with rules and regulations affecting the Agency, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Review and update all agency codes, regulations, rules, guidelines, and laws for consistency with national and county legal frameworks.
- Develop proactive and preventive legal policies and strategies aimed at forestalling disputes and litigation.
- Provide secretariat services to senior management meetings and ensure decisions are converted to board papers where applicable.
- Develop and vet policy papers and instruments with legal implications for approval.
- Coordinate legal compliance and governance audits.
- Initiate the development of the agency charter and calendar and monitor implementation.
Requirements for Appointment
- Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Legal Services or in a comparable position.
- Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized institution.
- Master of Laws degree (LLM) from a recognized institution.
- Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
- Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing.
- Membership to the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya and in good standing.
- Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Demonstrated professional competence, managerial, and administrative capability.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should download and complete the KeNHA job application form available on the website www.kenha.co.ke and attach copies of their National Identity Card (ID), Curriculum Vitae (CV), Academic/Professional Certificates, and Testimonials. Applications must be received not later than 2nd March 2026 at 5:00 pm. KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; persons with disabilities, women, and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
