Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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:
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Master’s degree in law, Business Administration or other related areas
• 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 five (5) years post admission senior professional or senior management experience

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


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

• The Terms of Service for the positions of Registrar is Four (4) year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.
• The Terms of service for the other positions is Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations.
• For all the positions a competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary, generous house allowance, medical cover as per University Scheme, Leave allowance and Official transport will be provided.
• The applicants should provide full details of academic and professional qualification, 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 area of specialization.

Applicants should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
PO. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, 14 th February 2023

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