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Senior Legal Officer Job NGEC

National Gender and Equality Commission
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Full Time
Mid Level
Procurement
Posted 3 days ago (17 Oct 2026) Updated 3 days ago

Job Description

The Senior Legal Officer provides legal advice, drafts contracts, and ensures compliance with procurement regulations for the National Gender and Equality Commission. The role requires solid legal research skills and the ability to interpret legislation affecting procurement processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) and admission to the bar
  • • Minimum three to five years of experience in procurement or commercial law
  • • Strong analytical and written communication skills

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Conduct legal research and provide advice on procurement policies and regulations
  • • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and memoranda
  • • Ensure compliance with national laws and internal procurement guidelines
  • • Represent the commission in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel
  • • Prepare legal reports and keep senior management informed of legal risks