Vacancy title:
Legal Researcher

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Media, Category: Legal, Media, Communications & Writing, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Media Council of Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 6 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Council Act 2013 for purposes of setting of media standards and ensuring compliance with those standards as set out in Article 34(5) of the Constitution and for connected purposes. The Council started as a self-regulating body in 2004 to regulate media industry in Keny...

Job Purpose

The Legal Researcher will provide technical support to the Legal Affairs department. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive legal research, analyse statutory instruments, and draft legal briefs to support the Manager, Legal Affairs and the Council's regulatory mandates.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university.

Professional Qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.

Bar Admission: Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya is a distinct advantage.

Professional Membership: Membership in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is preferred.

Experience needed

Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in legal research, litigation support, or regulatory compliance.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Key Competencies

• Excellent legal research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong proficiency in utilising digital legal databases (e.g., Kenya Law Reports, LexisNexis).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in legal drafting and proofreading.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates must submit the following documents:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience.
• Cover Letter detailing suitability for the role.
• Copies of Academic and Professional Testimonials

Applications must be submitted clearly marked "Application for Manager Legal Affairs, Legal Researcher or Assistant Registrar – MCC" on the envelope or subject line. Submissions must be received on or before Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 5:00 PM EAT, via either of the following methods:

Hand Delivery: Drop your package at the reception desk, Media Council of Kenya Headquarters, Britam Centre, Upper Hill, Nairobi or via Postal Mail to:

The Chief Executive Officer / Secretary to the Council

Media Council of Kenya P.O. Box 43132 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

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