Chief Legal Officer – Grade 15 at Kenyatta University

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of activities carried out by the University legal function.
  Provide legal counsel to University Management Board and Council.
• Coordinate preparation of all University Legal documents.
• Interpret and implement University Statutes, Terms and Conditions of Service, Collective Agreements and other documents that have legal binding on the University.
• Offer legal advice to University on management and disposal of property.
• Ensure University legal and regulatory frameworks are legally compliant through constant review.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in law, Business Administration or other related areas.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• CPS (K) will be an added advantage.
• Membership to relevant professional body – LSK.
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• At least seven (7) years working experience in a large corporation and currently holding a similar or equivalent position.

Additional Key competencies:

• Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling legal matters.
• Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling duties.
• Sound analytical skills
• Ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
• Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiations skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.