He /She shall help in the preparation of legal briefs to the Union’s General Secretary for all Court Cases and liaise with the office of the General Secretary in relation to pending legal matters and prepare legal briefs to the Union leadership.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Draft agreements and contractual documents including interpretation.
Undertake research on assigned legal issues.
Represent the Union in the Industrial Court and in all other courts.
Litigation and legal advice on Trade Union matters.
Take custody of and ensure safe keeping of legal documentation.
Review contracts and leases drawn by third parties.
Competencies
Professionalism
Knowledge of Labour laws and Conventions coupled with the ability to apply legal principles, concepts and policies in the context of litigation of a range of legal issues.
Knowledge of the jurisprudence of the Trade Unions.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential material with discretion, and analyze and research a range of complex legal issues within tight deadlines.
Qualification and Experiences
A Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree from a recognized university.
Relevant working experience in a similar position or legal firm.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
Been admitted as an advocate of High Court of Kenya
A current practicing Certificate.
Proficiency in Computer Applications.
Qualified candidates should submit their application(s) with a detailed Curriculum Vitae attached stating current position, qualifications, experiences, names, addresses including email and telephone number of three referees, your email and day time telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates to reach the undersigned by close of business on Friday, 31st January 2014.
General Secretary
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
Thamoh Plaza, 3rd Floor,
Kijabe Road
P.O. Box 1161
Nakuru.
Email Address:kpawu [at] africaonline.co.ke
The Salary attached to this position is negotiable
