Job Purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing the Functions and Operations of the Litigation Section, provision of legal advice, preparation of legal documents and guiding litigation.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Formulate and implement strategies for the Litigation Section

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Manage the pre-litigation process between KRA and other parties and render advice to avoid unnecessary litigation.
• Manage the Litigation function.
• Preparation of the Section’s work plan and budgets.
• Manage compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Manage research and review of legislation that impacts KRA and recommend any necessary amendments.
• Manage stakeholder engagements (External Counsel, Judiciary, DPP, EACC, AG).
• Manage the preparation of Memoranda of Understanding, bilateral and multilateral legal instruments with tax implications.
• Manage post litigation revenue recovery on concluded cases by revenue Departments.
• Manage the drafting of pleadings and defenses.
• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the Section
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives   in the Section: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
• Provide oversight for all sectional physical assets.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Make strategic, financial and operational decisions
• Assigns work to subordinates
• Monitors subordinates work performance
• Appraises/evaluates subordinate’s performance

Working Conditions

• Works predominantly within the office

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Post Graduate Diploma in Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK)
• Computer literate.
• Leadership, Management and Governance courses.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Minimum of seven (7) years post-admission experience in commercial law and litigation practice.
• Three (3) being at the management level in a comparable organization.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Trial advocacy skills
• Understanding of tax legislation
• Tax business understanding
• Ability to identify and deal with operational risk
• Results driven and analytical
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships