Senior Legal Officer

The Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) is a State Corporation operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives. It was established by the Warehouse Receipt System Act No. 8 of 2019 to regulate the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), a process where commodity owners (Farmers or Aggregators) deposit their produce in a certified warehouse and are issued a receipt.

This Senior Legal Officer role is critical for providing comprehensive legal support to the Council, ensuring compliance with all legislative frameworks, and safeguarding the Council's interests in legal matters. This position requires substantial experience and proven ability in legal practice.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for:

• Preparing and reviewing legal documents and instruments.
• Drafting legal documents, leases, and contracts.
• Drafting legal opinions and reports on various issues affecting the Council.
• Preparing progress reports on court cases.
• Undertaking research on specific legal areas.
• Ensuring compliance with the policy, legal requirements, and provisions in all the undertakings of the Council.
• Safeguarding the interests of the Council in all legal matters.
• Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General on 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.
• Representing the Council in court and other legal fora.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

Mandatory requirements for this role include:

• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Legal Officer I or equivalent qualification in a comparable institution.
• Possession of a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Registration as a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.