Principal Legal Officer - Grade ACA 4

Job Reference: ACA/ PLO/4 (1 Post): Basic Salary - Kshs 103,394 - Permanent & Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The Principal Legal Officer is responsible to Deputy Director Legal Services for: -

a) Initiating the development and formulation of policy concerning legal matters in the Authority;
b) Preparing the requisite documents and attending court proceedings;
c) Advising the Authority on compliance with Act, and other relevant laws;
d) Liaising with external lawyers on assigned litigation matters and other legal matters;
e) Compiling the annual report and statistics for the Division;
f) Initiating the drafting, reviewing and revision of legislation; and
g) Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, the person must have: -

a) Master’s degree in Law or Business Management/Administration;
b) Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
c) Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;
d) A minimum period of eight (8) years’ cumulative work experience;
e) At least four (4) years relevant work experience in supervisory level; and
f) Meet chapter six of the constitution requirements.

How to Apply

If you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your application attaching a copy of your national Identity card, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials to the contacts below not later than 15th MAY 2024.

The Executive Director
Anti-counterfeit Authority
National Water Plaza, 3rd floor
Dunga Road, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 47771-00100
NAIROBI

Mandatory requirements

All applicants MUST apply using the ACA Job application Form.

Applicants should attach the dully filled ACA job application form, relevant academic and professional certificates and other testimonials and sent through the post office or hand delivered to our offices or sent through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

All application envelopes MUST be referenced as per the position applied for.

Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted and they are expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting clearance certificates from the following organizations during the interview;

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

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority is committed to implementing the provisions of the constitution chapter 231(1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities, THEREFORE ,PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national Identity card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

It is a criminal offense to present fake certificates/documents.

All applicants where applicable are required to avail original letters of appointment to the current posts during the interviews.

Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvas shall lead to automatic disqualification.

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