The County Government of Nyeri is seeking to recruit a qualified and competent individual to fill the position of Legal Officer. The Legal Officer will support the county's legal department by performing critical research, managing legal documentation, drafting various agreements, and offering legal support to county departments and agencies. This position plays an essential role in ensuring that the County Government of Nyeri operates in alignment with all relevant Kenyan statutes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting in the discharge of duties as assigned in the respective technical unit.
Maintaining accurate filing and recording systems and tracking file movement for efficient record management and record-keeping.
Drafting contracts, lease agreements, and memorandums of understanding between the county government and its collaborators.
Articulating the county attorney’s position in meetings, seminars, negotiations, and conventions.
Initiating and undertaking research on complex and emerging issues.
Preparing legal opinions and briefs on behalf of the County government.
Conducting research to ensure the County government is acting in accordance with all applicable laws, and offering recommendations on the same.
Drawing up and submitting service level agreements, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents in which the County government is a party.
Presenting information on a written or oral platform that all counsel and staff can understand.
Attending all monthly departmental and county meetings to ensure the efficiency of County functions as directed.
Supporting the designated county departments and agencies on legal matters.
Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID).
Have KCPE and KCSE Certificates (Attach certificates).
Hold a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from an institution recognized in Kenya.
Have a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good professional standing with at least one (1) year post admission experience.
Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
All applications (hand delivered or through post office) should be sent to:
The Secretary Nyeri County Public Service Board P.O. Box 90-10100 Nyeri
Cell Phone: 0745342000
Applications should be received on or before 10th June, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
How to Apply
All applications (hand delivered or through post office) should be received on or before 10th June, 2026 at 5.00pm.
Applications should be sent to:
THE SECRETARY NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD P.O. BOX 90-10100 NYERI
