Umma University Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Umma University Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Umma University is a Private Chartered University, located in a serene environment in Kajiado. The University invites suitably qualified, highly competent and self-driven candidates to fill the position of Legal Officer.

Education Qualification

A first level university degree in law with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Must be an Advocate of the High Court and an active member of the Law Society of Kenya.

Work Experience

At least 4 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience is required in the practice of law in a government or a law firm with a substantial experience in administrative, commercial and / or criminal law matters.

Key Responsibilities

To conduct legal analysis and research on various legal matters of the institution.

To provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents

To assist in reviewing the legal material and any other relevant documents and to identify the most important issues that need to be sorted out on a priority basis

To draw up formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clauses. Essential Skills and Abilities

Should possess excellent analytical, researching and drafting skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to take good decisions based on judgment are absolutely essential.

He/she should be able to function without anybody’s supervision and should be able to deal appropriately with the confidential information.

He / she should be an excellent team player with the ability to prioritize work, especially when some deadlines need to be met.

He / she should be keep himself / herself updated with all the legal laws and should be able to apply them in the given situation.

High attention to detail.

Strong negotiation skills.

Ability to prepare complex legal documents.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Legal Advice -Using oral or written platforms, will be expected to brief team of staff members on legal issues, potential liabilities and possible courses of actions. This involves translating complicated legal jargon into language which everyone can understand, as well

as taking all possible legal problems into consideration before making any recommendations. All recommendations which the Legal Officer makes must be in complete compliance with the law, and must also strive to minimize risk for the institution.

Process Documents -Will frequently need to write and review settlement documents, contracts, agreements and more. This task makes up of a significant portion of the day-to-day work and requires both focus and precision.

Perform Research - To continuously research legal resources such as articles, codes, statutes, judicial decisions and more. Doing so will allow the Legal Officer to stay up to date on all current laws and make well-educated legal recommendations.

Identify Risks- To regularly analyze the actions and decisions of the institution in order to identify problem areas, suggest alternative courses of action and mitigate risk as much as possible.

Direct Staff- To direct all claim adjusters, liability attorneys and management. With proper leadership, the legal staff can proceed with clarity, efficiency and confidence and hopefully resolve the matter swiftly.

Other Specific Duties

Review, advise on and draft contracts, agreements, institutional and operational modalities and other Legal documents, as necessary, develop new legal modalities to meet unique needs / circumstances.

Review investigation reports and provide legal opinion to the Vice-Chancellor on matters of conduct and discipline implementation or any breaches of the institution’s rules and regulations.

Participate in negotiations and settlement of claims and disputes.

Represent the institution in judicial, arbitral or administrative proceedings.

Provide guidance to and may supervise, more junior staff on straight forward matters

Any other activity deemed appropriate by the Council and Management

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Umma University Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

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