Vacancy title:
Manager, Legal Affairs

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

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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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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...

Responsibilities or duties

The Manager, Legal Affairs will serve as the overall in-charge of legal services at the Media Council of Kenya. The successful candidate will safeguard the Council’s legal interests, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist the CEO/Secretary to the Council in performing the functions of the Company Secretary.

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

Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant working experience in law, corporate governance, or regulatory compliance.

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

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

Bar Admission: Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid, current practicing certificate.

Governance Certification: Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K) in good professional standing.

Professional Membership: Active member of the Law Society of Kenya. Members to the Institute of Certified Secretaries is an added advantage(ICS).

Key Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of the Kenyan media sector, freedom of expression laws, and administrative law.
• Strong litigation management, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) skills.
• Excellent analytical, legal drafting, and presentation 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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