The Chief Legal Officer (Grade 15) is a senior management role responsible for the legal function at Kenyatta University. The role involves providing strategic legal counsel to the University Management Board and Council, ensuring the institution maintains compliance with all legal and regulatory frameworks, and overseeing the drafting and management of university legal documents.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Management of activities carried out by the University legal function.
Provide legal counsel to University Management Board and Council.
Coordinate preparation of all University Legal documents.
Interpret and implement University Statutes, Terms and Conditions of Service, Collective Agreements and other documents that have legal binding on the University.
Offer legal advice to University on management and disposal of property.
Ensure University legal and regulatory frameworks are legally compliant through constant review.
Key Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree in law, Business Administration or other related areas.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
CPS (K) will be an added advantage.
Membership to relevant professional body – LSK.
Valid Practicing Certificate.
At least seven (7) years working experience in a large corporation and currently holding a similar or equivalent position.
Additional Key Competencies
Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling legal matters.
Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling duties.
Sound analytical skills.
Ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiations skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Terms of Service
The terms of service include a competitive remuneration package which includes a basic salary, house allowance, medical cover as per University Scheme and Leave allowance.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address. Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees. Applicants and Referees should write directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance), Kenyatta University, P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address. Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.
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