Assistant Director – Legal Services Job TSC
Job description & requirements
Legal Jobs. Teachers Service Commission Jobs
ADVERT NO. 7/2026
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Representing the Commission in courts and tribunals;
- Providing input in the development and implementation of the divisional targets and work plans;
- Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual litigation reports;
- Preparing advisories on compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
- Coordinating, preparing and reviewing legal instruments;
- Advising the Commission on outcome of Court cases and compliance thereof;
- Ensuring the Commission’s compliance to statutory and contractual obligations;
- Rendering legal opinions and advisories;
- Undertaking sensitization on legal issues;
- Undertaking legal compliance audit; and
- Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served in the grade of Principal Officer-Legal for a minimum period of three (3) years;
OR
- Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position;
- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
- Membership of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
- Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
- Valid Advocates’ Practicing Certificate;
- Certificate in Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
- Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.137,460 – Kshs.167,098
- House Allowance: Applicable rates
- Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
- Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
- Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
- Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
- Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
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