Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC): Legal Jobs in kenya

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament CAP 221 of the laws of Kenya to undertake public services. We are committed to excellence in broadcast services to our audience, customers, the public and the government.

• Kenya Broadcasting Corporation provides the audience with innovative, high quality programmes.
• The Corporation enhances development of local cultural values by facilitating the dissemination, preservation and conservation of authentically indigenous values.
• The Corporation contributes to the economic, educational, cultural and social well being of Kenyans.
• Kenya Broadcasting Corporation promotes the “Universal access to information for all” through provision of free to air services.

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is interested in filling the following vacancies in its establishment.

Senior Legal Officer

Legal Officer III

Senior Legal Officer

SS BE 3

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Officer will assist the Corporation Secretary on legal matters affecting the Corporation and be responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Provide in-house legal advice to the Corporation
• Ensure safe custody of Corporation’s assets and other security documents
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and legal requirements
• Preparation of contracts and other in-house documents
• Assist in carrying out Legal Audits
• Liaising with external lawyers on Corporation’s legal matters
• Litigation matters
• Be conversant in Commercial Law and Labour Laws

Job Requirements

For appointment to this post, the candidate must

• Have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than 7 years standing in a busy and reputable law firm or organization
• Have a current Practicing Certificate
• Must be a qualified Chartered Public Secretary (K), (CPS (K)
• Master of Laws (LLM) degree holders will have added advantage
• Must be of high integrity and professionalism with a clean record with Advocates Complaints Commission

Legal Officer III

SS BA 4

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, through the Senior Legal Officer, the Legal Officer III will work under close supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the post include:

• Legal Research and opinion writing
• Drafting of legal documents, correspondence, convincing, criminal and civil matters
• Litigation, registration of copyrights, patents and trademarks
• Preparation and research of all cadres of court cases
• Any other legal and administrative matters as guided by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution
• Admitted on the Roll of Advocates Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
• Knowledge and practice of copyright law will be an added advantage
• At least two (2) years relevant experience in a busy and reputable law firm or organization.

Applicants should enclose copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, current CVs giving details of daytime contacts, names and contacts of three (3) referees to reach the undersigned, not later than 10th July 2010.

Managing Director

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

P.O. Box 30456

Nairobi