Legal Officer Scale

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The applicant:

• Must have a Masters of Laws/Legal Studies degree from a recognized University with six (6) years relevant experience 

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and Postgraduate Diploma in Law with nine (9) years relevant working experience 

OR 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) plus Postgraduate Diploma in Law with three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Legal Officer Scale XI or its equivalent.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner of Oaths.
• Must be a registered member of the Law Society of Kenya and be of good standing
• Must have a current practicing certificate.
• With CPS (K)/CS will have an added advantage
• Must be ICT Competent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide corporate governance advisory and practical support to the council, its members and the college for the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
• Provide guidance and practical timely support to ensure effective and efficient Board and committee meetings/processes by facilitating proper constitution, clear terms of reference, well-articulated agenda and minutes, including following up of actions points.
• Ensure compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and codes of ethics.
• Ensure statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Representing the University College in all types of suits
• Offer legal advice to the University College
• Draft, update and review contracts and other legal documentation
• Filing of statutory returns, council records, and college assets registers
• Conduct Training needs assessment for the council members and implement appropriate interventions to meet statutory and regulatory requirements
• Organize for effective Council and Committee evaluations