Assistant Manager –Legal Research

at Kenya Revenue Authority
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted February 17, 2023
Category Legal
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Purpose of the job

Providing legal research services on matters affecting the Authority and follow up on compliance with statutory requirements.

Tasks and outputs:

  • Provide legal advisory on requested/assigned matters through the provision of legal opinions, presentations and participation in internal/external meetings.
  • Provide pro-active and/or strategic legal solutions to business problems
  • Keep abreast on upcoming laws and regulations and advise the Authority on implications thereof.
  • Supervise the research and preparation of opinions on legislation that impact the Authority and make recommendations for any necessary amendments.
  • Supervise the drafting of legal opinions.
  • Adhere to and update the Procedure Manuals.
  • Manage legal documents and records and facilitate execution of legal documents in line with the Contract Management Policy.
  • Make proposals on the Section’s work plan and budgets.
  • Implement agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
  • Participate in stakeholder engagements (ICPSK, IOD, SCAC, AG, Lands Registries).
  • Provide in depth judgment analysis on complex concluded cases as may be assigned.
  • Provide legal opinions/summaries on changes in the law.
  • Train/sensitize staff on various laws affecting their business.
  • Spearhead the review of revenue laws/legislative amendments.
  • Organise and participate in stakeholder engagements.
  • Review and advise management and the Board on Legal implication of internal policies and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain up to date repository of laws, judgements, gazette notices/legal notices and other legal documents pertaining to KRA.
  • Guide management on legal and compliance issues to ensure compliance with laws applicable to KRA.
  • Facilitation in the registration of trademarks with Kenya Intellectual Property Institute.

Skills required:

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
  • A Post graduate diploma in Law.
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK).
  • Computer literate.
  • Management courses.

Minimum years of experience

  • 4 years post admission experience in legal practice and legal advisory in tax matters, 1 of which should be in a supervisory level in a comparable organization.

Competencies required for this role

  • Strong administrative and managerial skills
  • Excellent decision making skills and capabilities
  • Excellent planning , organizational and analytical skills
  • Resilient, focused and results oriented.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
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