Kenya Highlands University legal officer Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Highlands University legal officer Jobs in Kenya; The legal officer shall be in charge of the University legal affairs. He/she shall be the Legal Advisor of the University Management and Council. The Legal officer shall report to the Vice-Chancellor.

Requirements for appointment to this position:

*Be a Christian in good standing

*Have a Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) from a recognized University;

*Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;

*Have served in the grade of Legal Officer for a period of Four (4) years or in a comparable and relevant position with working experience in conveyancing, labour laws, public procurement law, commercial law, legal drafting and have negotiation skills;

*Have demonstrable ICT skills;

*Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (attach all relevant documents);

*Have demonstrable professional competence and high administrative ability in work performance and results;

*Those with Master’s degree in law (LL.M) shall have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Roles include:

*Provide legal counsel to University Council and Management Board;

*In consultation with the user departments, negotiate, draft, review all agreements and contracts between University and other parties and report to the University Management Board;

*Preparation of legal or quasi-legal documents for the University as may be required from time to time;

*Advice the University on compliance with all the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements in its operations;

*Representing the University in all legal matters

*Handling cases involving the University in liaison with external lawyers where applicable.

*Ensure formulated policies and procedures adhere to internal and external regulations;

*Be a Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public for the University;

*Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University Management.

How to Apply

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