Chief Legal Officer at University of Nairobi

Requirements:
For appointment to the position of Chief Legal Officer, a person shall:

1. Be a holder of a PhD degree in Law or its equivalent. Applicants who hold a Masters Degree in Law will also be considered.
2. Be a holder CPS (K) or any other equivalent qualification.
3. Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
4. Be a Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public
5. Have twelve (12) years’ experience, at least three (3) years of which must be at Deputy Chief Legal Officer level or equivalent in a large organization.
6. Be computer literate

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Chief Legal Officer shall:

1. Be the Overall manager of the University’s legal function, including staffing, work assignment, performance evaluation and leave.
2. Provide legal counsel and be the advisor of University Management on all matters pertaining to corruption, economic crimes, intellectual property, technology transfer and sexual harassment in respect of staff and students.
3. Negotiate, draft, review and report to the University Management all agreements and contracts between the University and other parties.
4. Assist in preparing legal or quasi-legal documents for any University department or organ that may have such a need.
5. Interpret general university statutes, terms and conditions of service, collective agreements and any other similar documents that have legal binding on the University.
6. Offer legal advice and support to the University and its affiliates on the acquisition, management and disposal of University property, including intellectual property.
7. Have any other duties as may be assigned by the University Management.