Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB OBJECTIVE
The job holder will be responsible for assisting the Head of Legal Services to discharge the mandate of the legal department at the University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Drafting, review of contracts, MoUs, leases and other University Agreements.
• Research and preparation of legal opinions and legal reports on various legal issues as may be required.
• Preparation of draft policy papers and instruments which have legal implications for consideration by relevant authorities and organs of the University.
• Preparation of Quarterly Legal Brief on relevant topics for Legal Newsletter.
• Assisting the Head of Legal Services with management of litigation matters as may be directed.
• Support and promote compliance to the Universities Act, 2012, Commission for University Education Guidelines and other relevant statutes and regulations.
• Maintain an efficient record management system for the department including updating of various registers, filing and digital archiving.
• Timely preparation of correspondence as provided in Legal Department Charter.
• Attending meetings and providing secretariat services as may be directed from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Must have a Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position;
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
• A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Details
• Team Player

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic and professional certificates, and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 24th June 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The subject of your email should read: LEGAL ASSISTANT
Head of Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

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