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Legal Officer
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-18Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceMyJobMag Kenya
Legal OfficerLawyerNairobiFull TimeKenya Space AgencyAdvocateContractsLegal AdvisoryGovernmentRegulatoryinternshipLegal
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Kenya Space Agency is hiring a Legal Officer in Nairobi on a full-time basis. The role involves providing legal advice to management and the Board, drafting and monitoring contracts, interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal notices, and supporting board administration and logistics. Candidates must be advocates of the High Court of Kenya with a Bachelor of Laws degree.
- Full-time legal role at Kenya Space Agency in Nairobi
- Requires LL.B degree and admission as Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Membership of the Law Society of Kenya or relevant professional body required
- Involves legal advisory, contract management, and board support duties
- Apply online via jobs.ksa.go.ke
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- Kenya Space Agency is mandated to promote, coordinate and regulate space related activities in the country. This will be achieved through promotion of research and innovations in space science, technology and respective applications as well as enhancing the regulatory framework.
- Read more about this company
- Legal Officer
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
Experience
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Legal and Regulatory
- Person Specifications (Education,
- & Competencies)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Membership to the Law Society of Kenya or a relevant professional body;
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Key
Responsibilities
- Providing advice and legal opinions to Management and the Board of Directors on contractual matters and on any legal actions contemplated by the Agency prior to execution;
- Interpreting legal cases; advising on legal
Requirements
- and prosecution procedures; issuing instructions to agreement and contract defaulters;
- Developing and implementing legal agreements and contracts in liaison with relevant departments and units;
- Monitoring compliance with legal framework, agreements and contracts;
- Preparing legal opinions on legal cases and on matters relating to legal notices;
- Carrying out research on emerging legal issues;
- Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters;
- Interpreting laws, regulation and provide legal opinions on matters of the Service;
- Formulating, draft and facilitate Gazettement of Legal Notices for the Agency; and
- Advising the Agency and facilitate in registration and the protection of the Agency's logo and marks including licensed marks of regional and international arrangements. Providing administration and logistical support to the wider Board Service function;
- With the guidance of the Corporation Secretary, manage the diary of events of the Board;
- Facilitate travel and accommodation logistics for the Board events and Meetings including refreshments, transport arrangements and distribution of the applicable documentation;
- Support the production of reports and documents for various meetings including the full Board and Board Committee Meetings;
- Provide logistical support for the Board Induction program; and
- Timely archive of e-Board online documentation including organization and retention processes on e-Board
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- Kenya Space Agency on jobs.ksa.go.ke
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