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• Assess NDAs litigation risks and implement an
  effective litigation risk management strategy.
• In charge of managing the course of
  litigation to minimize legal costs and organisational exposure to
  litigation.
• Resolving contractual disputes
• Coordinate with the appropriate agencies to
  ensure effective implementation of the Act.
• The incumbent will represent NDA in Courts of
  Law.
• Provide leadership to the supervised staff,
  manage their performance, identify their training and development needs,
  and develop their capacity to ensure they are competent to deliver
  effective services and results.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of
  outsourced law firms handling cases on behalf of NDA.
• Prepare departmental budgets, work plans and
  reports
• Perform any other duties assigned by the
  supervisor from time to time

• The National Drug Authority (NDA) Senior
  Legal Officer should hold an honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a
  recognized University. Possession of a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) is
  desired
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from
  Law Development Centre.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a
  legal practice with three years in a senior position
• Significant exposure and experience in
  managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters.
• Enrolled advocate of the High Court and
  authorized to practice law in the country
• Membership to relevant professional bodies         
• High integrity and professionalism
• Demonstrable experience setting performance
  targets, monitoring and appraising employee performance 
• Excellent interpersonal skills          
• Effective communication and negotiation
  skills
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Additional training in management is an added
  advantage
• Previous experience dealing with regulatory
  matters
• Working knowledge of the laws governing
  regional and international drug regulatory practices is an added advantage
  
• Knowledge of Laws governing NDA.

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