Principal Legal Officer (Grade ACA 4)

About the role

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority is recruiting one Principal Legal Officer (Grade ACA 4, reference ACA/PLO/4) to serve the Deputy Director Legal Services. This is a permanent and pensionable post with a basic salary of Kshs 103,394. The position is closed.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate the development and formulation of policy on legal matters in the Authority
• Prepare documents and attend court proceedings
• Advise the Authority on compliance with Acts and other relevant laws
• Liaise with external lawyers on assigned litigation and other legal matters
• Compile the annual report and statistics for the Division
• Initiate the drafting, review and revision of legislation
• Perform any other duty assigned

Required profile

• Master's degree in Law or Business Management/Administration, or a Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing
• Minimum of eight years' cumulative work experience, including at least four years at supervisory level
• Meets the Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya

To apply, use the ACA job application form and attach a copy of your national ID, academic certificates and testimonials, sent by post or by email to the authority by 15 May 2024. Shortlisted candidates must obtain clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, CID, EACC, CRB and any other relevant bodies during the interview, and bring originals of their ID, certificates and transcripts.