Universities Fund Assistant Director, Legal Jobs in Kenya

Universities Fund Assistant Director, Legal Jobs in Kenya



Job Purpose

Director Legal Services will provide corporate secretariat services to the Board and coordinate provision of legal services to the Fund.

Duties and responsibilities of this position shall entail:

  • Providing corporate secretariat services to both the Board

  • Coordinating provision of legal services to the Fund.

  • Custodian of the Common Seal.

  • Interpreting and advising the Fund on all matters relating to the law.

  • Overseeing the design, implementation and reviewing of legal agreements and contracts in liaison with relevant departments.

  • Advising the Fund towards ensuring compliance with statutory, governance and other regulatory requirements.

  • Providing advisory services in the formulation, implementation and review of the relevant laws, regulations and policies.

  • Interpreting relevant legislation and advising Management and relevant Departments on changes in Law.

  • Providing guidance in research and review of legislation that impacts on the Fund and recommend any necessary amendments.

  • Coordination of the provision of legal advisory services to the Board of directors and
    Management.

  • Liaising with the External Counsel representing the Fund in mainstream courts, Tribunals, and other courts.

  • Reviewing and advising on contract execution by the Director General

  • Being the custodian of the Fund’s contract documents, leases and charges, title documents to all landed property, Intellectual property rights and vehicle log books.

  • Providing legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the Fund and legal duties for the Board.

  • Coordinating the preparation of legal opinions and instruments, memorandum of understanding, bilateral and multilateral legal instruments and other legal documents on behalf of the Fund.

  • Liaising with and coordinating provision of legal and policy guidance by other relevant
    Ministries, Departments and
    Agencies.

  • Coordinating the negotiation of legislation pertinent to the interests of the Fund.

  • Liaising with stakeholders on consultations on various proposed laws and regulations.

  • Providing legal expertise in regional and international partnership.

  • Guiding in formulation and overseeing implementation of strategies for the Unit.

  • Dissemination of the Board Resolutions.

    Person Specification

    For appointment to this a grade, a candidate must have;

  • Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;

  • Master’s Degree in Law or other relevant Social Science from a recognized University;

  • Must have served in the grade of Principal Legal Officer, Grade UF 5 for a minimum period of three (3) year or its equivalent

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council for Legal Education;

  • Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);

  • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

  • Valid Practising Certificate;

  • Certificate in Corporate Governance from a recognized institution;

  • Certified Secretary (CS-K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

  • Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and

  • Certificate in computer applications.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Universities Fund Assistant Director, Legal Jobs in Kenya

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