Legal Officer (Legal Services) Job at Kenya Maritime Authority

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Mombasa

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KMA/LOLS/9/25/5

Directorate: Board Secretariat and Legal Services
Grade: KMAG 6
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic Salary: 71,500.00 to 140,500.00, House
Allowance: 20,000.00, Commuter Allowance: 14,000.00
Job Purpose: Legal Services are responsible for providing 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.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assist in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Asst. Dir. for any
legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Authority;
ii. Assist in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
iii. Assist in issuance of licence or certificates in terms of ship
registration/licensing;
iv. Assist in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on
legal requirements;
v. Assist and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when
necessary;
vi. Maintain and ensure proper management of the records of the legal
department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
vii. Assist in ensuring that key issues and needs of Authority are represented in
policy fora in international regional and national
conferences/meetings/workshops;
viii. Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where
appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
ix. Assist to prosecute for and represent the Authority in law courts and quasijudicial tribunals;
x. Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Authority;
xi. Assist in drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on
behalf of the Authority;
xii. Assist in advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
xiii. Assist in drafting of contracts and MOUs;
xiv. Assist in engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Authority;
xv. Assist in legal research and assignments;
xvi. Assist by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise
from time to time, relevant to the post. Initiating and progressing the
enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the AG’S
chambers and Ministry of Transport;
xvii. Assist in initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed
by the Authority through the Attorney General’s chambers and the Ministry;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
vii. Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
viii. Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
ix. Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
x. Hold a valid practicing certificate;
xi. Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
xii. Proficiency in computer applications; and

Additional Attributes

Company Name Kenya Maritime Authority

Application Deadline 2025-10-06

How to Apply

a. Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
b. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
I. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
II. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@kma.go.ke
III. Post applications should be sent to:
Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.

Note:
• Canvassing in any form or failure to attach required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will need to submit valid compliance certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, and a certificate of good conduct.
• KMA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: Applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 6th October, 2025.