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  • Posted: Jul 18, 2023
    Deadline: Aug 7, 2023
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    Legal Officer - Grade XII

    REF: AD/02/07/23

    Job Purpose

    • Reporting to Senior Legal Officer, the Legal Officer shall provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the University.

    Job Description

    The Legal Officer’s responsibilities shall include:-

    • Advising the University on all legal matters that may arise in its operations from time to time;
    • Drawing ,vetting and scrutinising of all Contracts, MoUs and other legal documents touching on the University;
    • Following up on cases filed on behalf of the University and against the University;
    • Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with existing legislation within the University statutes and nationall
    • Initiating legal action on behalf of the University on recovery measures as may be proclaimed by the University Council;
    • Undertaking legal research;
    • Advising the University on changes to University Statutes and related regulations thereof;
    • Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
    • Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews; and
    • Any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Vice Chancellor.

    Job Specification

    Minimum Requirements:-

    • Masters of Laws(LLM) with 6 years relevant working experience OR ;
    • Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) and Postgraduate Diploma in Law with 9 years relevant working experience, three (3) of which as Senior Legal Assistant I Grade 11;
    • Be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;
    • Have a current practicing certificate; and
    • ICT Competent. 

    Method of Application

    Tenure of Service

    Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
    Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;

    • Kenya Revenue Authority
    • Higher Education Loans Board
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    • Registered Credit Reference Bureau

    They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.
    Applicants should request their referees to submit their confidential reports to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th August, 2023.
    Ten (10) copies of the application should be sent via registered mail or courier marked with the reference number on the envelope to the under-signed. A Soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to recruitmentjuly2023@mmust.ac.ke. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th August, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
    Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

    Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
    Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
    P.O. Box 190-50100
    KAKAMEGA

    Website:www.mmust.ac.ke.

    MMUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
    MMUST does not levy any fee in the processing, recruitment & selection of applicants.
    The University reserves the right not to make any appointments at any stage of the recruitment exercise.

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