Assistant Director, Legal Services
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NaMATA is hiring an Assistant Director, Legal Services in Nairobi to lead legal advisory, contract management, board secretariat and governance functions. The role requires a law degree, a Master's in Law, a Kenya School of Law postgraduate diploma, admission as an advocate, a valid practicing certificate, and at least eight years' experience including three in a supervisory role. Applications must be received by 15th September 2026 at 12:00 noon.
- Senior legal leadership role within Nairobi's public transport authority
- Requires Bachelor of Laws, Master's in Law and Kenya School of Law postgraduate diploma
- Must be admitted as an advocate with a valid practicing certificate and LSK membership
- Minimum eight years' experience, including at least three in a supervisory role
- Deadline: 15th September 2026 at 12:00 noon
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- Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority is an agency mandated to oversee the establishment of an integrated, efficient, effective and sustainable public transport system within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
- Assistant Director, Legal Services
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
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- MBA/MSc/MA
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- Postgraduate Diploma
Experience
8 years
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Legal and Regulatory
Job Specification
Officers are responsible to their Deputy Director, for providing Board Secretarial and related services to the Board of Directors and ensure effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legislative drafting and compliance with legal and regulatory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.
Duties and
in supervisory role in the Public or Private Sector;
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
Master’s Degree in any Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
Hold a valid practicing certificate;
Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
Proficiency in computer applications.
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Method of Application
Candidates who meet the above
Responsibilities
- Advising the Authority on all legal matters that may arise in its operations;
- Drawing and vetting of Contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
- Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;
- Negotiating for contracts;
- Undertaking legal research;
- Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
- Board Secretariat
- Duties and
- Providing secretarial services to the Board and its Committees.
- Providing of guidance to the Board on their duties and
- and on matters of Governance;
- Facilitating Annual Board Evaluation;
- Facilitating Governance Audits;
- Keeping safe Custody and accounting for of the Corporation’s seal, securities, agreements, Minutes, titles and other legal instruments; and
- Person Specifications
- For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
- A minimum of eight (8) years and at least three (3)
Requirements
should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below on 15th September, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Applications should include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three (3) referees. Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National ID / Passport.
The Chairman,
Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA),
Prism Towers, Upper Hill
3rd Ngong Avenue, 32nd Floor
P. O. Box 30117 - 00100,
NAIROBI
Or emailed to:
recruitment@namata.go.ke
or hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment Box placed on the 32nd Floor.
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