Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority is a state corporation established in 1974 by the Act of Parliament Cap 443, to undertake integrated planning, development coordination, and management of the resources within the Tana and Athi basins.
The Authority seeks to recruit the following
Manager: Legal Services
Job Descriptions
Reporting to the Managing Director.
Draw up organization leases, contracts and all related legal documents.
Preparing legal opinions and advising on general issues that may arise from time to time with respect to activities of the Authority.
Receiving summons, reviewing the relevant files and preparing suitable instructions to external lawyers.
Co-ordinate legal prosecution in cases involving the Authority.
Provide legal advice to the Board and Management.
Prosecute for the Authority cases of those not complying with the Regional development Act.
Monitoring legal events and responding appropriately for purposes of promoting and enhancing the Authority’s interests.
Liaison with external lawyers and provides regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
He will be custodian of statutory documents of the Authority.
Vetting and drafting legal agreements.
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least 5 years relevant experience.
Must be computer literate
Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, E-Mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach us on or before (date).
TARDA is an equal opportunity employer.
Submit your application not later than 6th of December 2010 to:
DN/A NO 782
P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO
Nairobi
E-mail: info@tarda.co.ke
Kindly address to: The Managing Director
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
