Principal Legal Officer at HELB

Ref. No. HELB/016 - Grade 5
Please use plo@helb.co.ke to apply for this position

Job Profile
The job holder is 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. Implementing legal policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures on litigation, delegated criminal prosecution and
Alternative Dispute Resolution;
II. Developing policy and legal frameworks for prosecution and litigation;
III. Developing litigation, prosecution, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) strategies;
IV. Coordinating investigations;
V. Coordinating quasi-judicial and alternative justice delegated prosecution processes;
VI. Monitoring compliance with policies, standards, and procedures to avoid sanctions and litigations;
VII. Developing legal briefs to the external lawyers and other parties;
VIII. Coordinating legal conformance and compliance;
IX. Promoting legal education and awareness programs/clinics to strategic stakeholders;
X. Identifying and mapping out legal risks and developing mitigation frameworks;
XI. Conducting negotiations.;
XII. Developing legal accountability structures;
XIII. Establishing and maintaining the legal universe;
XIV. Representing HELB in courts and quasi- judicial bodies;
XV. Preparing written and oral submissions for filing in court;
XVI. Monitoring compliance with court decisions; and
XVII. Coordinating preparation of legal advisories.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
I. A cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Senior
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. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
V. Valid Practicing Certificate;
VI. Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya;
VII. Management course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
VIII. Certificate in computer applications; and
IX. 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 plo@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