Legal Officer at Africa International University

Vacancy Code: LO22

Main Responsibilities

1. Provide legal counsel to the University Council, and all other sectors of the University
2. Interpret general University statutes, terms and conditions of service and any other documents, negotiate, draft, review all agreements and contracts between the University and other parties 
3. Manage procedures for the recruitment and induction of new members into the governance organs of the University. Ensure each of these is properly constituted and congruent with university statutes and regulations 
4. Organize and distribute the agenda, coordinate, facilitate, and record minutes of the activities and discussions of the University’s governance organs and committees. Ensure that committee meetings and business are conducted satisfactorily, documentation provided on a timely basis, and that it is as concise as possible, and its content is appropriate
5. Provide advice and guidance on the application and interpretation of the University’s governing documents and related governance processes and procedures as they apply to aspects of the University’s business
6. Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, governmental bodies, legislatures, and the AIU community at large
7. Advise senior University officers on a variety of issues
8. Provide effective corporate secretarial services to the Council, Trustees and follow up on the action points thereof while advising on good corporate governance practices
9. Spearhead the effective and efficient University’s corporate legal and secretarial services functions on a diverse range of substantive and procedural questions of policy and law to firmly secure interest and generate value for the organization in relation to all parties whether within or outside to achieve the University’s vision, mission, philosophy, and objectives and ensure that the University’s activities are in conformity with all laws and regulations
10. Draft, develop, review, and prepare various types of contracts and MOU’s including service level agreements, maintenance and service contracts, project contracts, partnership agreements, dealership agreements, third party agreements, sub-contract agreements, employment contracts and all other agreements while ensuring that they are legally sound, and they comply with University’s policies and procedures and mitigation of risks 
11. Advise the University on compliance with all the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements in its operations
12. Ensure formulated policies and procedures adhere to internal and external regulations
13. Perform any other duty/s that may be assigned by the University management from time to time

Additional Key competencies

• Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling legal matters
• Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling duties.
• Sound analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiations skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills