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Senior Legal Officer

Affordable Housing Board (AHB) · Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

· Onsite · KSh120,000 - KSh200,000/month

0 Applicants · 1 Views · Posted 2 hours ago

Position Overview

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Compensation: KSh120,000 - KSh200,000/month

Experience: 6 years

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Practice Area: Government Law, Real Estate Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 17, 2026

Job Description

The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) is seeking a Senior Legal Officer responsible for conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions, drafting contracts and policies, vetting agreements, managing litigation, handling pre-litigation disputes, and registering the Board's documents for intellectual property protection. This is a Grade AHB 6 position.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions for the Board. Draft contracts, policies, and regulatory documents. Vet agreements and legal instruments on behalf of the Board. Manage litigation matters and coordinate with external counsel. Handle pre-litigation disputes and negotiations. Register the Board's intellectual property and protect documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution. Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law. 6 years cumulative relevant work experience. 3 years minimum at Legal Officer I grade or equivalent. Valid practicing license. Law Society of Kenya membership in good standing. Computer application proficiency. Must meet Chapter Six requirements.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh120,000 - KSh200,000/month

Practice Area

Government Law, Real Estate Law

Position

Senior

Industry

Government

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Affordable Housing Board (AHB) Hiring Team

Application Deadline

Not specified

Employment Type

Full time