Duties And Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall include but are
not limited to:
Coordinating formulation, implementation and review
of legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with relevant
laws and Government Circulars;
Advising on legal matters;
Ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations and
procedures;
Reporting on various issues affecting the University;
Vetting, reviewing, negotiating contracts, leases,
agreements, memorandums of understanding and other legal documents;
Reviewing legal framework and advising on levels of
compliance by sector players;
Coordinating litigation management by liaising with external lawyers to ensure adequate representation of the University;
Ensuring that requisite information and evidence on
legal matters involving the University is compiled and proper instructions
issued to the external lawyers;
Conducting research on legal issues;
Negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out
of court; and
Coordinating legal audits to measure the University’s
level of compliance with various legal requirements, identify legal risks and
advise on mitigation measures.
Requirements For Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Served in the grade of Legal Officer grade 8 for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of
Law.
Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of
Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Certificate in computer application skills; and
Demonstrated professional competence and merit as
reflected in work performance and results.
How To Apply
All applicants should;
Submit their application online through the specific
links provided:
Attach: Application Letter, a detailed
Curriculum Vitae indicating (academic qualifications, professional
experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships,
funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid
email addresses, telephone contacts), Certified copies of Certificates,
National ID, and other testimonials;
Provide names, telephone numbers and contact
addresses of three referees and ensure that the referees submit confidential
reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post to the undersigned before
the closure date at hr@ouk.ac.ke
NOTE: The Terms of Service will be either Permanent
and Pensionable or Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.
Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal
opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, persons with
disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on
or before 25th June, 2024. Any form of canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.Interested and qualified? Go to The Open University of Kenya on
dacc.ouk.ac.ke to
apply
