Senior Legal Officer Grade 13 (1 Post) - EU/VC/2024-1004
Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements
Must have a Master's degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
Must have a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law
Must be an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing
Must be a Certified Public Secretary (K)
Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Must have at least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must be at senior level.
Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted).
Duties and Responsibilities
Check for activities in the legislative environment that have an impact on the University'soperations.
Prepare and draft amendments to legislations affecting the University.
Prepare the University's comments and feedback on the proposed legislation.
Participate in public forums where legislations affecting the University are beingdiscussed.
Develop the annual compliance work plan that reflects the university's uniquecharacteristics.
Regularly review the compliance plan in the context of the regulatory changes.
Prepare and present compliance reports to the Board and the management committee.
Liaise with the relevant regulators and government agencies on compliance issuesaffecting the University.
Coordinate internal compliance review and monitor the activities, Participate in negotiations, drafting and reviewing of commercial contracts and ensuring they are duly executed.
Draft legal opinions and maintain a database.
Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions and prepare /draft Leases inliaison with the University's external lawyers.
Ensure the University's transactions comply with corporate and industry laws andregulations.
Examine legal issues related to new products and services
Handle litigation and disputes involving the University.
Prosecute and defend legal cases on behalf of the University.
Monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.
Liaise with external lawyers on court cases involving the University.
Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the University
Attend to all legal matters of the University including advising, vetting and drafting oflegal agreements and contracts.
Represent the University in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, andbefore government agencies.
Conducting pre-trial briefings and site visits in order to be fully appraised of matters and prepare litigation strategies.
Communicate with colleagues, judicial officers, investigative agencies, licensing authorities and others in matters allocated to them.
Engage in amicable settlement of disputes and complaints and follow up on theirresolutions.
Oversee the work of support staff, under his/her docket to enable efficient delivery ofservices.
Provide guidance, advice, legal awareness and/or training and educational programs, to improve business understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements and contractual matters as may be required.
Prepare reports and maintain the records of the University with respect to the department to enable monitoring and reporting to the management.
Liaise with external lawyers on court cases and monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes,prosecutions and disputes.