Legal Officer at Turkana University College

REF: TUC/NT: 03/23/05/2024

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 The applicant:

• Must have a Masters of Laws/Legal Studies degree from a recognized University with six (6) years relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and Postgraduate Diploma in Law with nine (9) years relevant working experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) plus Postgraduate Diploma in Law with three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Legal Officer Scale XI or its equivalent.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner of Oaths.
• Must be a registered member of the Law Society of Kenya and be of good standing
• Must have a current practicing certificate.
• CPS (K)/CS will have an added advantage
• Must be ICT Competent (provide evidence).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide corporate governance advisory and practical support to the council, its members and the College for the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
• Provide guidance and practical timely support to ensure effective and efficient Board and committee meetings/processes by facilitating proper constitution, clear terms of reference, well-articulated agenda and minutes, including following up of action points.
• Ensure compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and codes of ethics.
• Ensure statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Representing the University College in all types of suits
• Offer legal advice to the University College
• Draft, update and review contracts and other legal documentation
• Filing of statutory returns, council records, and college assets registers
• Conduct Training needs assessment for the council members and implement appropriate interventions to meet statutory and regulatory requirements
• Organize for effective Council and Committee evaluation