NIA 4
Ref: ADL-2026-001
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LEGAL (ADL)
N/A
Permanent and Pensionable
14 days remaining
Job Description
Job Purpose
Provide Legal advisory services and ensure Statutory and Regulatory compliance.
Provide Legal advisory services and ensure Statutory and Regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Person Specifications
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Kenya School of Law Diploma.
• Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practising License.
• Certified Public Secretary (K).
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience, and served at the level of a Principal Legal Officer in NIA Grade 5 for at least 3 years or in a comparable position in the Public Service.
• Senior Management Course (minimum 4 weeks).
• Core Competencies: Dispute resolution, legal drafting, integrity, and organisational skills.
MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All successful applicants must comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit valid copies of:
1. Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
2. Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
3. HELB Clearance Certificate
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Report
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Kenya School of Law Diploma.
• Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practising License.
• Certified Public Secretary (K).
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience, and served at the level of a Principal Legal Officer in NIA Grade 5 for at least 3 years or in a comparable position in the Public Service.
• Senior Management Course (minimum 4 weeks).
• Core Competencies: Dispute resolution, legal drafting, integrity, and organisational skills.
MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All successful applicants must comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit valid copies of:
1. Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
2. Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
3. HELB Clearance Certificate
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Report
Key Responsibilities
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Represent the Authority in litigation and develop legal strategies.
• Draft, vet, and review contracts, MOUs, leases, and agreements.
• Handle legal matters related to land assets, resettlement, and intellectual property.
• Identify legal risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with the Irrigation Act, 2019 and other applicable laws.
• Represent the Authority in litigation and develop legal strategies.
• Draft, vet, and review contracts, MOUs, leases, and agreements.
• Handle legal matters related to land assets, resettlement, and intellectual property.
• Identify legal risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with the Irrigation Act, 2019 and other applicable laws.
Quick Information
Position Level
NIA 4
Directorate
N/A
Employment Type
Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline
Feb 10, 2026
14 days left
Important
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Canvassing leads to disqualification
- NIA is an equal opportunity employer