Legal Officer at Garissa University College

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Control and co-ordination of the University legal affairs.
• Shall be the Chief Legal Advisor of the University Management, senate and council.
• Assisting the Vice Chancellor in council Secretarial Services.
• Guiding the council and management on the Key governance and compliance issues.
• Drafting of legal documents, handling cases involving the University and advising the University on all legal matters.
• Ensure University legal and regulatory frameworks are legally compliant through constant review.
• Interpret the University Statutes, Terms and Conditions of Service, Collective Agreements, Memorandum of Understandings, Contracts and other documents that are legally binding.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT: -

For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Have a Bachelors degree in law from a recognized university;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
• Have 3 years experience in a similar position or in legal practice.
• A Certified Public Secretary (CPS – K) and member of ICPSK with a valid practicing license is an added advantage.