Trending Jobs: Legal Officer at MUST

Tuesday, 2 July 2019

Management of the University legal function.
Monitor and evaluate compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and policies and implement corrective actions.
Provide corporate governance advisory and practical support to the council, its members and the University for the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
Interpreting general University Statutes, Terms and Conditions of service, Collective Agreements and other documents that have legal binding on the University.
Ensure statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
Offering secretariat services to the council and all its committees.
Working closely with the Vice Chancellor to ensure that Council meetings and business are conducted efficiently and in compliance with relevant legislation
Updating the University on new relevant legislations.
Ensuring compliance with Laws, regulations, standards and codes.

Qualifications

Must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
He/she must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
He/she should be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya with good standing and have a current practicing certificate.
He/she should have at least three (3) years post-qualification relevant working experience in a busy firm or in a University.
Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications.
Self-motivated team player with good inter-personal and communication skills.
Masters of Law Degree from a recognized University will be an added advantage.