Parliamentary Service Commission Jobs in Kenya - Legal Counsels

The

Parliamentary Service Commission wishes to recruit two (2) energetic and

results-oriented individuals to the position of Legal Counsel II (PSC SCALE 9)

in the Directorate of Litigation and Compliance of the Parliamentary

Service. 

The

particulars for the two (2) vacancies are as follows:-

Legal Counsel II – Litigation and Compliance

Duties

and Responsibilities 
 

This

is an entry level and training grade. A Legal Counsel II shall be responsible

to the Director of Litigation and Compliance and will assist in:-

• Providing
  
  legal advice to Parliament or any of its Houses and its Committees and to
  
  the Parliamentary Service Commission;


• Legal
  
  representation of Parliament and the Parliamentary Service Commission in
  
  court proceedings;


• Drafting
  
  of contracts and other legal instruments;



• Providing
  
  any other legal services that may be required by Parliament or any of its
  
  Houses, the Committees, the Speakers, the Parliamentary Service Commission
  
  or the Clerks of Parliament;

Requirements for Appointment:-

• have
  
  a Bachelor of Laws degree;


• be
  
  admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;


• be
  
  in possession of a current practicing certificate; and


• have
  
  proficiency in the use of basic computer applications.

For purposes of ensuring gender balance in the Directorate, male

candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications must include a cover letter, duly completed Parliamentary Service

Commission Job Application Form (Form 1J), which can be downloaded from www.parliament.go.ke or

obtained from the office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor,

County Hall, Parliament Buildings, and copies of academic certifications and

/or testimonials. 

Applications

should be addressed to:-

 
Clerk of the Senate/Secretary,
Parliamentary Service Commission,
P. O. Box 41842-00100, 

Or hand delivered to the office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st

Floor, County Hall, during office hours or emailed as a PDF file attachment to

applications@parliament.go.ke to be received on or before 21st March 2016.

Please note: Applications

from applicants who do not complete the Parliamentary Service Commission Job

Application (Form 1J) referred to in this advertisement will NOT be considered.

Clerk of The Senate/Secretary
Parliamentary Service Commission