Legal Officer II (IPOA)

About the role

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which provides civilian oversight of the police under the IPOA Act, is recruiting three Legal Officers II (ref. IPOA/HR/14/2026, grade IPOA 9) in the Legal Services Directorate. The consolidated salary is KES 90,000 to 130,000. The posts sit in the Legal Audit and Human Rights Compliance unit and the Prosecution and Litigation unit, reporting to the Senior Assistant Director, Legal Services or the Assistant Director, Regional Coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance and legal opinions to the Authority and represent it in civil and criminal court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Support implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures for Legal Services.
• Collect and collate data on legal issues affecting IPOA's operations with the research division.
• Support drafting of contracts, leases, memoranda of understanding, formal agreements and other legal instruments.
• Take part in legal aid clinics on constitutional matters to strengthen governance and service delivery.
• Liaise with the department of preventive services to audit the National Police Service's processes against legal and human rights standards.
• Evaluate evidence in completed investigations for sufficiency and recommend action to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and review evidence from the IAU for possible disciplinary action.
• Prepare the Authority's cases for prosecution and implement risk mitigation measures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law and postgraduate diploma in law.
• Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, member of the Law Society of Kenya, with a valid practicing license.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Applications are made through the IPOA careers portal by Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates are contacted; no fees are charged and no medical examination is required. Upon an offer, candidates must provide a tax compliance certificate, a good conduct certificate, clearance certificates from HELB and a credit reference bureau, and an EACC clearance form.