Legal Officer at Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)
Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct legal research and prepare internal briefings on matters relating to land and built sector policies;
- Provide support in preparation and drafting memorandums;
- Tracking the legislative calendars at the Executive Level, the National Assembly, Senate and County levels to identify any upcoming matters in land and built laws;
- Track the status of various Bills and maintain an updated record of tracker report;
- Providing legal advice and ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements;
- Following up on cases filed against the organisation and preparation of legal reports and opinions;
- Developing policy positions on all areas that relate directly or indirectly to the survey profession;
- Identifying and advocating for the inclusion of ISK member interests when new policies/legislations are being developed;
- Advising the organisation on the legislation that affect the organisation and changes made thereof;
- Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews; and
- Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned.
- A Bachelor's degree in Law;
- A post graduate diploma in Law;
- Current Membership with a Professional Body will be an added advantage;
- Two Years' experience in handling legal research
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and work with a range of different groups both internally and externally;
- Good understanding of laws governing land and built sector
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong Organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Presentation, Research and Teamwork skills;
- Demonstrated ability working with highly confidential information.
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