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Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, Kenya, founded in 1991. It is one of seven public universities in Kenya.
Deputy Chief Legal Officer - Grade Fourteen (14) One (1) Position MSU/ADM/DLS/01/25
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized and accredited Institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing Certificate;
- Cumulative Twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, Three (3) of which must have served as Senior Legal Officer Grade Thirteen (13) in a University or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
- Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing; and
- Be a certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing effective corporate Secretarial Services to the Council and advice on good corporate governance practices;
- Spearheading the effective and efficient University’s corporate legal and secretarial services functions;
- Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies, strategies, regulations and procedures;
- Providing advisories on legal matters and tender document to improve the University’s legal knowledge and level of compliance with laws, regulations and policies;
- Developing, vetting and reviewing various memorandum of understanding, contracts including service level agreements, maintenance and service contracts, project contracts, partnership agreements, dealership agreements, third party agreements, sub-contract agreements, employment contracts; leases, agreements and other instruments that bide the University;
- Developing concept papers, legal briefs and opinions
- Verifying documents issued to the University as collateral, securities or support documents for loan, assets, agreements, contracts and conveyance of property;
- Conducting legal research, investigations and preparation of preliminary submission of legal issue affecting the University;
- Identifying legal risks and developing mitigation measures;
- Undertaking interpretation of Constitution of Kenya and the subsidiary legislation for and on behalf of the Council, Management, staff, students and stakeholders;
- Representing the University in subordinate court, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and arbitral Tribunals and other legal fora on behalf of the University, Council and Management;
- Formulating and developing legal and corporate secretarial strategy, plan and budget for the Department to ensure legal policy guidelines and secretarial services implementation and adherence;
- Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;
- Examining and verifying draft records of matters to be gazetted which related to the University;
- Ensuring that the University compliance with all laws, regulatory requirement by understanding period legal audit compliance;
- Strengthening the legal, policy and institutional framework for anti-corruption, ethics, and integrity; and
- Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.
The Terms of service for the ALL positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations EXCEPT for the positions of General Manager, Grade KH 13, will be tenable on Contract Terms for a period of Three (3) years renewable based on satisfactory performance and Chief Internal Auditor, Grade 15 will be on a Five (5) years Contract Terms renewable only once upon satisfactorily performance
Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees letters.
Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized group and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received later than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process. Applicants should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 14th October, 2025 addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 - 40105
MASENO
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