LEGAL COUNSEL (CONTRACTS) (JOB GRADE S7)REF: LS/LCC/ FEBRUARY 2025
a) Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Authority’s interests are protected through effective preparation and management of contracts.
b) Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Drawing up contracts relating to the Authority’s business transactions to ensure that the Authority’s interests are protected and obligations met;
ii. Undertaking contract administration to ensure that the contract agreements are complied with;
iii. Providing legal advice on building and construction contracts to ensure that the necessary obligations/ interests are captured to avoid future litigation;
iv. Participating in contractual negotiations between KAA and other organizations;
v. Gathering evidence in cases involving the Authority to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings in order to formulate legal defense or to initiate legal action;
vi. Conducting legal research, developing concept papers, preparing legal briefs and opinions as well as developing effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings;
vii. Handling dispute resolution matters and liaising with external counsel for effective and expeditious resolution;
viii. Advising the Authority on industrial relations matters to ensure compliance with the law;
ix. Monitoring the Authority’s compliance to statutes, international conventions and regulations to ensure smooth flow of operations;
x. Vetting, drawing up and advising on all agreements and concessions to ensure that obligations of the Authority as stipulated in these agreements are implemented;
xi. Ensuring that the Authority’s interests are fully safeguarded by vetting and advising on letters of offer, licenses and leases entered into by the Authority;
xii. Ensuring that land titles for all Authority’s properties are obtained, registered and kept in safe custody for record purposes;
xiii. Resolving land issues that arise with regard to land ownership dispute between the Authority and third parties; and
xiv. Undertaking legal audit of all leases, licenses and concessions to ensure that risk exposure is eliminated.
c) Key Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor of Laws from a recognized institution of higher learning
ii. Master of Laws from a recognized institution is desirable
iii. A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position
iv. Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
v. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
vi. Certified Public Secretary, Kenya (CPSK) and a Member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
vii. Member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing
viii. Valid LSK Practicing Certificate
ix. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
x. Proficiency in computer applications
d) Skills and Competencies
Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and analytical skills.
Terms and Conditions of Service
Permanent and pensionable terms as per the provisions of the Authority’s Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual.
Documents to be submitted by the Applicants
Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees, copies of academic and relevant professional certificates and a copy of the National Identity Card.
Kindly note that prospective applicants can only apply for a single position which they consider themselves most suitable. Multiple applications for different positions will not be considered.
Application Criteria
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke under Careers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and instructions on how to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
(i) Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(ii) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(iv) Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
(v) Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The clearance certificates should be valid and current. The self-declaration Form from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for. Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates during the interview.
Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail [email protected] or in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:
Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
To be considered, your application must be received not later than Monday, 10th March 2025 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to the contact provided above. KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities, Minority & Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply. Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.