The Water Resources Authority (WRA) of Kenya is hiring for two Legal Officer positions to support the legal team by drafting documents, conducting legal research, and assisting with case preparation and litigation. This entry-level role offers training under senior guidance. If you are an admitted Advocate with a current practicing certificate, we encourage you to submit your application to join the Water Resources Authority.
The Water Resources Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, established as a corporate body under Section 11 of the Water Act (2016). WRA is designated under the Act as an agent of the National Government responsible for regulating the management and use of water resources.
The Management of the Authority wishes to identify and recruit capable officers in the underlisted positions.
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.
V/NO.24/2026 - LEGAL OFFICER II – WRA GRADE 8 – TWO (2) POSITIONS
Job Summary
This is the entry and training grade for degree holders in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer.
Legal Services Function
This cadre is responsible for advising the Authority on legal matters and the overall coordination and management of the legal function. They will also be assisting in providing Board secretarial services.
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
- Drafting legal documents/instruments, legal opinions, and briefs;
- Conducting research on specific legal areas;
- Prosecuting cases;
- Compiling criminal case files for watching brief before the mainstream courts;
- Handling pre-litigation and litigation of legal disputes and inquiries;
- Drafting contracts, pleadings, legal instruments and internal policies;
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relevant to the Authority;
- Providing and interpreting legal information;
- Participating in policy development and advising on legal and policy issues;
- Compiling relevant information required on case files and communicating to the Attorney General and external advocates;
- Providing legal risk reviews and advising on risk mitigation; and
- Vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:
- Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing;
- Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- A current and valid Practicing Certificate; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026
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