Assistant Director – Legal Services at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

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ADVERT NO. 7/2026

Duties and 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.

Requirements for Appointment

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;

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

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