Legal Assistant at KCA University

The job holder will assist the Legal Counsel to discharge the mandate of the legal department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting, review of contracts, MoUs, leases and other University Agreements.
• General legal research on topical issues
• Preparation of legal opinions and legal reports for management as may be required.
• Preparation of draft policy papers and instruments which have legal implications for consideration by relevant authorities.
• Preparation of Quarterly Legal Brief on relevant topics for Legal Newsletter.
• Gathering and compiling evidence for effective defence of the University.
• Support the relevant University Offices in ensuring compliance with guidelines from the Commission for University Education (CUE), Universities Act, 2012 and other statutes and regulations.
• Maintain an efficient record management system for the department.
• Timely preparation of internal correspondence as provided in Legal Department Charter.
• Provide administrative support for the International/ Global Linkages docket.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Advocate of at least 1-year post admission experience
• Computer Literate

Other Skills and Competencies

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply legal expertise to analyse a diverse range of legal issues in the higher education sector and in developing innovative and creative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare complex legal documents.