Trending Jobs: JKUAT Job Vacancy : Chief legal officer

Friday, 23 February 2018

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) seeks to recruit a suitable individual to fill the position of the Chief Legal Officer

The Chief Legal Officer shall report directly to the Vice Chancellor.

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.

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to provide expert legal services in a wide variety of litigious matters and disputes, advise and provide general legal counsel and assist in general university legal matters.
In particular, the Chief Legal Officer will oversee the representation of JKUAT in litigation, administrative proceedings and alternative disputes resolution proceedings,
provide legal, tactical and strategic advise to JKUAT’s administration and its many departments, laboratories and centers;
assume a leadership role in developing appropriate legal, risk management and compliance policies, practices and education.

A degree in Law from a University recognized in Kenya
A Post Graduate qualification in Law from Kenya School of Law; An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Have at least Fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience;
Served for a minimum period of three(3) years in the grade of Principal Legal Officer, Grade 14;
Ability to handle multiple assignments and maintain organized work habits;
Self-motivated, confident and possessing good communication skills;
Exemplary inter personal skills with good persuasion and negotiation skills;
A strong team player, creative and innovative;
General administrative experience will be an added advantage.
A Post Graduate degree in Law will be an added advantage