Assistant Director, Legal Services at HELB

Ref. No. HELB/011 - Grade 4
Please use adls@helb.co.ke to apply for this position

Job Profile
The job holder will be responsible for compliance and conformance of legal and regulatory frameworks, policies, strategies, contractual obligations, codes, standards and procedures and asset protection. The job holder will also be responsible for formulating, reviewing and monitoring statutory and legal policies and procedures relating to litigation, prosecution and alternative dispute resolution processes.

a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
I. Coordinating drawing and vetting of Contracts/agreements, and other legal documents/instruments;
II. Monitoring implementation of legal advisories;
III. Monitoring legality of policies, instruments, codes, regulations, rules, guidelines, strategies, processes and procedures.;
IV. Coordinating litigation and ADR strategies and processes;
V. Monitoring Implementation of legal research and legal survey findings;
VI. Monitoring compliance with Constitutional, legal and regulatory requirements;
VII. Monitoring efficacy of conformance and compliance frameworks;
VIII. Coordinating negotiations;
IX. Coordinating external lawyers’ engagement, briefs and debriefs;
X. Monitoring implementation of contract management system;
XI. Monitoring efficacy of legal accountability structures;
XII. Monitoring compliance with Legal Universe;
XIII. Facilitating Legal Compliance Audits;
XIV. Coordinating enactment and implementation of relevant legislative frameworks;
XV. Monitoring implementation of legal audit findings;
XVI. Coordinating classification of matters to be handled under the various strategies (court, ADR, tribunal, out of court
settlement).

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
I. A cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be as Principal Legal
Officer or in a comparable position;
II. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
III. Postgraduate diploma in legal studies from the Kenya School of Law;
IV. Master’s degree in any of the following: Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or any other social
science from a recognized institution;
V. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
VI. Valid Practicing Certificate;
VII. Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya;
VIII. Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
IX. Certificate in computer applications; and
X. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

c) Key Competencies and Skills
I. Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
II. Team Player
III. Report Writing
IV. Stress Management
V. Mediation and Arbitration
VI. Inquisitive
VII. Proactive
VIII. Negotiation and Networking
IX. Emotional Intelligence
X. Strategic Thinking
XI. Innovative and Creative
XII. Effective Decision Making
XIII. Presentation Skills
XIV. Analytical
XV. Mentorship and Coaching
XVI. Planning and Organizing
The Officer shall be engaged on contract of up to three (3) years renewable subject to performance and retirement age.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to submit their job application letters, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and relevant testimonials quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position on the cover letter and envelope on or before 16th February 2026 addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489 - 00400
NAIROBI, KENYA

Soft copies to be sent to the specific email addresses provided (Please use adls@helb.co.ke to apply for this position) for each position. This information is available on https://www.helb.co.ke/career/ Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their Valid Chapter Six Requirements.
HELB is an equal opportunity employer. HELB encourages applications