About this role
Senior Legal Officer
Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 6 years Location Nairobi Job Field Legal and Regulatory
SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER, NGEC SCALE 5 - REF: NGEC/HR/1/9/2026 – (1 POST) Remuneration (Basic Salary): Ksh. 183,000 - 269,300 House Allowance Ksh. As per the posting Station. Commuter Allowance Ksh. 14,000 Leave Allowance: As existing in the Commission Annual Leave: 30 Working days per financial year Medical Cover: As existing in the Commission Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served in the grade of Legal Officer I or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- A Bachelor’s of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
- Been admitted as an Advocate of High Court of Kenya;
- Have demonstrable litigation experience of at least Six (6) years in the areas of constitutional, human rights, criminal, family and succession law;
- Attended a Senior Management course in a recognized institution;
- Been a member of a relevant Professional Body;
- Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Computer Skills; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.