This role is responsible for providing litigation services on matters affecting the Authority.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Make proposals in the development of systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
2. Undertake research and preparation  of         legislation        that      impact on KRA and recommendations for any necessary amendments.
3. Undertake       the       preparation     of         Memoranda    of         Understandings,          bilateral           and multilateral legal instruments with tax implications.
4. Represent KRA in mainstream courts, Tax Tribunals, and other courts.
5. Analyze Judgments and Rulings for post litigation revenue recovery on concluded cases by revenue Departments.
6. Undertake the preparation of Pleadings and Defenses.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• A bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution

Professional qualification:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK)

Professional experience:

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role.

Competencies:

• People management skills
• Basic understanding of tax policies
• Decision making skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Resilient, focused and results-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer proficient
• Research skills
• Time management
• Team player
• Legal drafting skills
• Trial Advocacy skills
• Innovative