Principal State Counsel Job at The Business Registration Service (BRS)

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Principal State Counsel, JOB GRADE BRS 4 ONE (1) POST - ADVERT NO.
BRS/08/2025/05
Salary Scale : Ksh. 148,950.00 – Ksh. 229,800.00 p.m.
House Allowance : Ksh. 45, 000 p.m
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 12, 000 p.m
Leave Allowance : 1 Month basic salary (once yearly)
Annual Leave : 30 working days as per financial year
Pension : As provided by the Service’s Pension Scheme
Insurance Covers: As provided by the Service’s Insurances Schemes
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Reporting to the Director General, the Principal State Counsel shall provide
administrative, research, and coordination support to the Director General’s Office,
ensuring work priorities are set and deadlines are met.

Requirements for Appointment
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Principal State Counsel if that person:
i. Is a Citizen of Kenya
ii. Served in the grade of a State Counsel II or in a similar managerial position for a
minimum period of three (3) years with proven experience
iii. Holds a Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
iv. Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
v. Is a member, in good standing, of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
vi. Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
vii. Demonstrates computer literacy;
viii. Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and
results.
ix. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Additional Attributes

Company Name The Business Registration Service (BRS)

Application Deadline 2025-09-08

How to Apply

Interested and qualified individuals are requested to download the full advertisement and make their applications by completing one BRS Form. The application form and the detailed job requirements, duties and responsibilities for the positions can be downloaded
from the following websites; www.brs.go.ke or www.publicservice.go.ke.

Please note:
❖ Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
❖ Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
❖ Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
❖ All applicants will be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their
current substantive post or position during the interview.

Successful candidates will be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya specifically clearance from the following institutions;
1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. National Police Service (Certificate of good Conduct)
5. Credit Reference Bureau.

The completed application form should be submitted via email to jobs@brs.go.ke not later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 8th September, 2025. The email subject line must clearly indicate the position REFERENCE NUMBER ONLY.

BRS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.