Job Reference: ACA/MLS/3 (1Post)

Starting Basic Salary: - Kshs 154,439

1. Job Specification

The Manager Legal Services is responsible to the Deputy Director Enforcement, Legal Services for:-

1. supervising, managing and administering legal matters in the Agency;
2. formulating, implementing and evaluating policies on research, enforcement and legal matters;
3. developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagements;
4. taking legal action where necessary to protect the interests of the Agency in pursuance of its mandate;
5. liaising with external law firms on litigation involving the Agency either in pursuance of its mandate or other claims;
6. providing legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting on the Agency;
7. providing legal support and services to the programmes in which the Agency will be involved and advising the Agency on legal issues;
8. preparing budget estimates, work plan and procurement plans for the Division;
9. being responsible for the implementation and realization of the Division’s strategic plans and objectives;
10. review of files and drafting of legal opinions;
11. implementing performance appraisal systems in the Division; and
12. performing any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director

Person Specifications

For appointment to the position of Manager, Legal Services, a person must have:-

1. Masters degree in Law or Business Management/Administration;
2. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
3. Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
4. Certificate of good standing from Law Society of Kenya
5. Must hold a current practicing certificate or appropriate exemptions,
6. Must have clearance certificate from Advocates Complaints Commission
7. At least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must have been at a managerial level in litigation;
8. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance;
9. Attended a strategic leadership course not lasting less than four (4) weeks.

How to Apply:

The candidate should attach copies of the following documents:

1. National Identity Card
2. Academic: Professional Certificates and testimonials
3. Any other relevant supporting documents.

During the interview, shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide the following clearance certificates from:

1. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
2. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA),
3. Criminal Investigation Department (CID),
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

All applicants are requested, to download the Bio Data Form and MUST fill it.

Applicants MUST also fill the online form,

 The bio data form and copies of certificates MUST be sent through the post office or hand delivered to our offices. All application envelopes MUST be referenced as per the position applied for. Additionally all applicants MUST fill and submit the online form.

The Anti-Counterfeit Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Persons living with disabilities, from marginalized communities and female candidates who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvas shall lead to automatic disqualification. All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 06th November, 2018. 

Executive Director
Anti-counterfeit agency
3rd floor, National Water Plaza
Dunga Road, Industrial Area
PO BOX 47771-00100
Nairobi