Chief Legal Counsel at Kwale County Government in Kwale, Kenya

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    Chief Legal Counsel

    Kwale County GovernmentKwale, Kenya

    Posted

    6 days ago

    Apply by

    27 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Government & Public Administration
    Legal Services

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    Job Description

    The County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons on permanent and pensionable terms to fill the following positions in the Office of County Attorney.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function
    • Ensuring compliance with the policy, legal requirements and provisions in all the undertakings of the County
    • Undertaking research on specific legal areas.
    • Safeguarding the interests of the county in all legal matters.
    • Identifying issues and areas for legal policy formulation and review
    • Identifying legal risks, and developing mitigation measures.
    • Negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court.
    • Drafting legal opinions and reports on various issues affecting the County.
    • Undertaking legal audits to measure the County's level of compliance with various legal requirements.
    • Drafting, vetting, reviewing, leases, agreements and memorandums of understanding; preparing progress reports on court cases.
    • Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
    • Monitoring and reporting non-compliance issues.
    • Reviewing ongoing cases and advising management accordingly.
    • Providing and interpreting legal information; giving legal advice,
    • Appear before any court, Tribunal and or commission conducting litigation for and/or against the County Government and its Department,
    • Conducting advocate – client interviews; drafting court pleadings;
    • Drafting and reviewing of Contracts, Revision of Laws, drafting legislative documents to wit Bills, Regulations, Policies, By-laws and adhering to instructions given by supervisors.

    Required Qualifications

    • Served in the grade of Senior Legal Counsel for a minimum period of three 3 years
    • Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
    • Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
    • Current practicing Certificate
    • Certificate in computer application skills; and
    • Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution, 2010
    • Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Legal Services

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Law

    Field of Study

    Law

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: All applications should be submitted on or before Thursday 27th August 2026 by 4:30PM in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to: The Board Secretary/CEO Kwale County Public Service Board P.O BOX 4 – 80403 KWALE.

    Show Your Courtroom and Drafting Chops

    This role sits at the heart of county legal affairs, so the panel will be looking for someone who can move between litigation, drafting, and advisory work without missing a beat. Your application should prove you have handled complex legal matters and can protect the county's interests under pressure.

    1. Lead with your litigation record: Highlight the types of cases you've handled, the courts you've appeared in, and any notable outcomes. For a senior role, they want to see you can manage a caseload and think strategically in the courtroom.

    2. Show your drafting range: Be specific about the legal documents you've drafted—contracts, pleadings, bills, regulations. Give examples that show you can handle both transactional and legislative drafting.

    3. Emphasize compliance and risk management: This role is big on ensuring the county follows the law. Talk about times you've conducted legal audits, identified risks, and implemented mitigation measures.

    4. Prove your advisory skills: You'll be giving legal advice to county departments. Share examples of complex legal questions you've answered and how your advice shaped decisions.

    5. Highlight your negotiation wins: The job involves settling disputes out of court. Describe a time you negotiated a settlement that saved your organization time or money.

    6. Show you know the public sector: Understanding how county governments work is a plus. Mention any experience with government bodies, constitutional law, or public procurement.

    7. Prepare for the Chapter Six vetting: Be ready to provide clearance certificates (HELB, KRA, EACC, etc.) and talk about your integrity. This is a standard for public office.

    8. Tailor your CV to the job description: Use the same keywords from the ad—strategic plans, compliance, legal audits, pre-litigation disputes—so the panel sees you're a perfect fit.

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    legal counsel
    litigation
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    legal drafting
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