Requirements for Appointment
Must have:
Minimum nine (9) years' cumulative relevant work experience, out of which three (3) must have been at the level of a Legal Officer II Grade 11 or equivalent
Bachelor of Law Degree degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate
Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
Proficiency in the relevant computer applications
Duties and Responsibilities
Representing the University in court and other tribunals in which the University is a party
Overseeing development and implementation of legal services policies, strategies, procedures and guidelines
Providing guidance to the Council on their Job Description s and on matters of governance
Assisting the Council in carrying out the following: Council members' induction and training
Updating Council and committee charters; reparing Council work plans; Council evaluation; governance audit; and implementing the code of conduct and ethics; Ensuring the timely preparation and circulation of
Council and committee papers and minutes
Custodian of the seal of the organization and account to the Council for its use
Establish and maintaining the conflict of interest and gift registers of the University
Ensuring that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities
Overseeing development, implementation and review of legal policies, strategies, regulations and procedures
Providing legal opinion or advice on governance matters in the University
Ensuring that the University is represented in court and all legal fora
Overseeing the authentication of documents issued to the University as collateral, securities or support documents for loans and undertake conveyance
Facilitating legal research, investigation, preparation of witnesses for pre-trial and hearing
Facilitating the maintenance of an up-to-date record of gazetted matters which relate to the University
Ensuring that the University complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit compliance
Overseeing the review of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the University
Overseeing litigation management by liaising with external lawyers to ensure adequate representation of the University
Spearheading the development and implementation of Department work plans, budget, performancecontracts and ensuring compliance with Seniors of good governance
Overseeing legal audits and ensuring compliance with good governance and code of ethics
Spearheading the implementation of quality management and performance contracting processes
Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time