Chuka University College, a Constituent University College of
Egerton University, seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill in the
position of a Legal Officer Grade 13.
The legal officer will provide assistance in the provision of expert legal advice to the University College and provide general legal counsel to staff.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe legal officer will provide assistance in the provision of expert legal advice to the University College and provide general legal counsel to staff.
- Provision
and handling of all in- house legal matters of the University College
- Protecting
the University College from possible litigation by offering legal counsel
to the management and staff
- Preparation
of briefs and documents to be used as evidence in Courts.,
- Preparation
of updates to the management in relation to the reviews and interpretation
of University College statues
- Crafting
of charges for staff and students violating the regulations governing the
conduct and discipline of staff and students.
- Exercising
due diligence and research to ensure the University College complies with
applicable law
- Formulation
and guidance on the preparation of documents such as Memoranda of
Understanding and Collaboration agreements
- Preparation
of general Contracts and Agreements that bind Chuka University College to
ensure that they are not ambiguous
- Attending
courts and ensuring that witnesses attend court sessions when called upon
to do so and briefing the university College Management on the
development.
- Formulation
of statutes that govern the conduct and discipline of staff and students
from time to time
- Preparation
of staff and students indemnities
- Ensuring
that the University adheres to the laid down procedures and regulations in
employees matters, disciplinary measures and any other matter which has
legal implications
Qualifications and Experience;
- Be
a holder of a Bachelors Degree in law from a recognized University. Those
possessing a Masters Degree in Law will have an added advantage
- Must
be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing
certificate
- Must
have 3 years post-admission experience in civil and criminal litigation,
commercial law, labor law, insurance law and conveyance
- Be
conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations
and all Labuor Laws
- Have
experience in contract negotiations and drafting
- Be
Self-motivated, confident and possessing good communication skills.
Exemplary inter personal skills, with good persuasion and negotiation
skills.
- Be
a strong team player, creative and innovative.
- Must
be computer literate
- Be
a person of integrity with high moral and ethical value
Interested applicants must submit ten (10) copies of
applications, giving details of their age, educational, and professional
qualification, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone
number and e-mail address and enclosing duly certified copies of certificates
and testimonials and giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are
knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization,
accompanied with a Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned.
The name and reference number of the position for which application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope
Application and information from referees should reach the undersigned not later than 3rd May, 2012
The Principal,
Chuka University College
P.O. Box 109-60400,
Chuka
Applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned.
The name and reference number of the position for which application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope
Application and information from referees should reach the undersigned not later than 3rd May, 2012
The Principal,
Chuka University College
P.O. Box 109-60400,
Chuka