Senior Legal Officer at Kisii University

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized and accredited institution
• Masters Degree in Law from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate;
• Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of national development policies, goals, objectives and ability to integrate them in legal functions;
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor the Chief Legal Officer will:

• Ensure compliance with the laws, statutes, regulations and procedures;
• Advise the Council, Vice Chancellor, Senate and Management on the legal obligations;
• Draft, review and approve agreements, grant awards and contracts;
• Oversee development and implementation of legal services policies, strategies, procedures and guidelines;
• Provide guidance to the Council on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
• Assist the Council in carrying out the following: Council members’ induction and training; updating Council and committee charters; preparing Council work plans; Council evaluation; governance audit; and implementing the code of conduct and ethics;
• Ensure the timely preparation and circulation of Council and committee papers and minutes;
• Establish and maintaining the conflict of interest and gift registers of the University;
• Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities;
• Ensure that the University is represented in court and all legal fora;
• Oversee the authentication of documents issued to the University as collateral, securities or support documents for loans and undertake conveyance;
• Facilitate legal research, investigation, preparation of witnesses for pre-trial and hearing;
• Facilitate the maintenance of an up-to-date record of gazetted matters which relate to the University;
• Ensure that the University complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit compliance;
• Oversee the review of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the University;
• Oversee litigation management by liaising with external lawyers to ensure adequate representation of the University;
• Spearhead the development and implementation of Department work plans, budget, performance contracts and ensuring compliance with Seniors of good governance;
• Spearhead the implementation of quality management and performance contracting processes; and
• Mentor, coach and develop staff.