Job Title: Legal Officer
Hiring Organization: KCA
University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/17/2024
The job holder will ensure administrative and project coordination
support for the RIO division, ensuring that project and development work is
carried out smoothly and efficiently.
Duties
And Responsibilities:
- Draft and review
contracts, MoUs, leases and other University Agreements.
- Research and
prepare legal opinions and reports on various legal issues as required.
- Prepare draft
policy papers and instruments that have legal implications for
consideration by relevant authorities and organs of the University.
- Prepare
Quarterly Legal Briefs on relevant topics for the Legal Newsletter.
- Assist in the
management of litigation matters as may be directed.
- Represent the
University in arbitral, administrative proceedings or litigation.
- Support and
promote compliance with the Universities Act, 2012, Commission for
University Education Guidelines and other relevant statutes and
regulations.
- Maintain an
efficient record management system for the department, including updating
various registers, filing and digital archiving.
- Timely
preparation of correspondence as provided in the Legal Department Charter.
Qualifications And Experience
- Must have a
Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution;
- Post Graduate
Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
- 3 years’
experience in a similar position, preferably in an institution of Higher
Learning;
- An Advocate of
the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
- A registered
member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
- Other Skills And
Competencies
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work
collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving
Skills
- Collaboration
- Strong
analytical skills;
- Conflict
resolution skills.
- Tech Savvy
How To
Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should
submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed
CV including three referees, academic & professional certificates and a
clear copy of your Kenya National ID and KRA PIN certificate via the linked
form forms.gle/Lh6EJFw9S4JybatdA
by 5th May 2024. .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Head of Human Capital Management,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
