Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB OBJECTIVE
The job holder will be responsible for assisting the Legal Counsel 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
• The candidate must be a current member of staff of KCA University.
• Must have a Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
• 3 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: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application
letter a detailed CV, academic certificates and three references via email to hrjobs@kca.ac.ke by 7th April 2022.
Subject of your email should read: LEGAL ASSISTANT

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