Legal Officer at Meru University of Science and Technology

Job Description

• Management of the University legal function.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and policies and implement corrective actions.
• Provide corporate governance advisory and practical support to the council, its members and the University for the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
• Interpreting general University Statutes, Terms and Conditions of service, Collective Agreements and other documents that have legal binding on the University.
• Ensure statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Offering secretariat services to the council and all its committees.
• Working closely with the Vice Chancellor to ensure that Council meetings and business are conducted efficiently and in compliance with relevant legislation
• Updating the University on new relevant legislations.
• Ensuring compliance with Laws, regulations, standards and codes.

Qualifications

• Must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• He/she must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• He/she should be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya with good standing and have a current practicing certificate.
• He/she should have at least three (3) years post-qualification relevant working experience in a busy firm or in a University.
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications.
• Self-motivated team player with good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Masters of Law Degree from a recognized University will be an added advantage.