EU/VC/2024-0301Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:A Master's degree in Public Law (LLM) or a related field from a recognized University.A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.Post Graduate Diploma Kenya School of LawActive membership Law Society of Kenya and in good standingCertified Public Secretary (K) in good standingAdvocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.A minimum of ten (10) years of post-admission progressive relevant experience in a busy law firm or public/commercial entityAt least three (3) in administrative law, employment law and litigation thereof, preferably in the Kenya Public Sector, at the level of Legal Officer.Certificate of good conductDuties and ResponsibilitiesCheck for activities in the legislative environment that have an impact on the University's operations.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 being discussed.Develop the annual compliance work plan that reflects the university's unique characteristics.Regularly review the compliance plan in the context of the regulatory changes.Prepare and present compliance reports to the Board and the management committee.viii. Liaise with the relevant regulators and government agencies on compliance issues affecting 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 in liaison with the University's external lawyers.Ensure the University's transactions comply with corporate and industry laws and regulations.Examine legal issues related to new products and servicesHandle 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 UniversityAttend to all legal matters of the University including advising, vetting and drafting of legal agreements and contracts.Represent the University in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.Conducting pre-trial briefings and site visits in order to be fully apprised of the matter and prepare the litigation strategy.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 their resolutions.Oversee the work of support staff, under his/her docket to enable efficient delivery of services.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.
