Legal jobs in Kenya

23 open jobs. Advocate, legal officer and compliance roles.

  1. County Legal Counsel II

    County Government of Bomet (County Public Service Board)

    Counties
    • Bomet
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 7h ago

    Department of Administration, Public Service and Special Programs. Job Group CPSB 08. Reports to County Solicitor. Legal research; court representation; drafting legislation and agreements; legal opinions; grants of re

    LegalMid levelListed from Bomet County · Apply on the employer's site
  2. Government
    • Head office and stations countrywide, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Internship
    • 14h ago

    Internship programme offering students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds direct practical experience in the Judiciary's head office and stations countrywide. Eligibility: Unemployed Kenyan graduate

    LegalEntry levelListed from The Judiciary · Apply on the employer's site
    • Nairobi
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 17h ago
    • Closes in 4 days

    Reporting to: Managing Director Employment Type: Five (5) Year Contract renewable once subject to retirement age and satisfactory performance Key Responsibilities: Spearhead formulation, implementation and review of th

    LegalExecutiveListed from Kenya Railways · Apply on the employer's site
    • Kenya, Nairobi
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 17h ago

    Listed under Current Openings on the Kenya Railways careers page. Full duties, requirements and terms are on the linked posting (not included in the document).

    LegalExecutiveListed from Kenya Railways · Apply on the employer's site
  3. County Solicitor

    County Government of Kiambu

    Counties
    • Kiambu
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 23h ago

    Vacancy for the position of County Solicitor (listed as 'Soliciter'). Details are in the downloadable advert. See the original advert for full details.

    LegalSeniorListed from Kiambu County · Apply on the employer's site
  4. County Attorney

    County Government of Kiambu

    Counties
    • Kiambu
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 23h ago

    Vacancy for the position of County Attorney. Details are in the downloadable advert. See the original advert for full details.

    LegalExecutiveListed from Kiambu County · Apply on the employer's site
  5. Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 5(1) and (1A) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Act of 2022, the term shall not exceed three (3) years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three years. The Member shall serve on a

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  6. Member, Tax Appeals Tribunal (Advocate)

    Judicial Service Commission

    Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 5(1) and (1A) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Act of 2022, the term shall not exceed three (3) years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three years. The Member shall serve on a

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 40(c) and (1A) of the Kenya National Examinations Council Act (Cap 214A), a Member serves a term of three years, eligible for reappointment for one further term of three years.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  7. Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 35 (3) of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Act (Cap. 495), Members are appointed for a term of three years renewable for one further term of three years.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  8. Member, HIV and AIDS Tribunal

    Judicial Service Commission

    Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 25 (6) (a) of the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act (2006), the term of service is three (3) years from the date of appointment.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  9. Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Term of office is three (3) years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term. See the original advert for full details.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  10. Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Term of office is three (3) years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term. See the original advert for full details.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 75 (3) of the Public Private Partnership Act 2021, the term of office is three (3) years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  11. Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Section 35A (3) (a) of the Capital Markets Act provides that the office of a member of the Tribunal shall become vacant at the expiration of three (3) years from the date of appointment.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  12. Chairperson, Capital Markets Tribunal

    Judicial Service Commission

    Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Section 35A (3) (a) of the Capital Markets Act provides that the office of a member of the Tribunal shall become vacant at the expiration of three (3) years from the date of appointment.

    LegalExecutiveListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  13. Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 77(3) of the Cooperative Societies Act, CAP 490, a Member serves a term of three (3) years, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  14. Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 77(3) of the Co-operative Societies Act, CAP 490, a Member of the Cooperative Tribunal shall serve for a term of three (3) years, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.

    LegalExecutiveListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  15. Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Part-time
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 56 of the Sports Act No.25 of 2013, the term of service is five (5) years on a part-time basis and may be reappointed for a further term of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance.

    LegalSeniorListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site
  16. Chairperson, Sports Disputes Tribunal

    Judicial Service Commission

    Government
    • Kenya, Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Part-time
    • 1d ago

    Under Section 56 of the Sports Act No.25 of 2013, the term of service for the Members of the Sports Disputes Tribunal shall be five (5) years on a part-time basis and may be reappointed for a further term of five (5) y

    LegalExecutiveListed from Judicial Service Commission · Apply on the employer's site

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