FUNCTIONS Represent the national Government in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the national Government is a party undertaking civil litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution on behalf of the Government; Review and oversee legal matters pertaining to Public Trustee and administration of estates and trusts; Negotiate, draft and vet local and international instruments, treaties and agreements involving the Government and its Institutions; Adjudicate complaints made against practicing advocates, firms of Advocates, a member or employee thereof and where necessary ensuring that disciplinary action is taken; Draft bills, subsidiary legislation, notices of appointment to state corporations, constitutional and public offices, and review of laws. Review and oversee legal matters pertaining to the registration of companies, business names, societies, adoptions, and marriages. The Office also provides policy on: Administration of justice; Legal policy management; Legal aid and advisory services; Political parties policy management Elections policy management; anti-corruption strategies Integrity and Ethics Constitutional AffairsApplicants must: be a citizen of Kenya; hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree from an institution recognised in Kenya in any of the following fields: Law Accounting Land economics Social work Finance and investment Architecture; or Administration qualifications in Islamic studies will be an added advantage have at least five (5) years post qualification experience in the field/area of expertise; and, meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
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Member With Professional/Technical Knowledge And Experience- Six (6) Vacancies At Office Of The Attorney General And Department Of Justice
Office Of The Attorney General And Department Of Justice
Government
full time
Nairobi
Posted 18 hours ago