Senior Legal Officer at Multimedia University of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade for this cadre. Work at this level will be carried out under the close supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Specifically duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensure compliance with Statutes, regulations, and procedures to reduce penalties and litigation.
• Oversee management of land assets and Intellectual Property to protect University interests.
• Coordinate the preparation of work plans and budgets for the legal services to ensure maximum job output.
• Ensure legal opinions and case summaries are well-drafted to ensure that the University complies with all legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Ensure internal policies are aligned with relevant legislation to avoid litigation.
• Coordinate preparation of legal reports for decision-making.
• Manage and develop staff to ensure maximum output.
• Formulate and review legal policies and practices to identify and resolve legal issues and problems.
• Draft, review, and approve agreements, grant awards, and contracts to safeguard the University’s interests.
• Keep custody of legal documents to maintain a database of the status of all court cases involving the University to review progress on outstanding litigation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and develop remedial plans to avoid litigation.
• Represent the University in litigation and develop case strategies.
• Liaise with external lawyers regarding litigation to identify and resolve legal issues.
• Participate in the implementation of legal and governance policies, systems, and procedures in line with the institution’s strategy to ensure the achievement of University strategic plans.
• Advise and take part in corporate deals in which the University participates.
• Draft and review commercial contracts with suppliers for the benefit of the University.
• Advise on principles of corporate governance according to the regulatory framework to foster strategic policies in the University and ensure adherence in all departments.
• Interpret legal opinions and offer guidance on legal requirements concerning issues of contract termination.
• Represent the institution in courts of law and tribunals to protect the University’s interests through proper and fair procedures.
• Draft reports on legal matters for presentation to the Council for approval and implementation of strategic or governance policies to allow smooth operations in compliance with statutory laws.
• Guide and advise on the process of Staff and Students disciplinary cases.
• Review and prepare annual legal reports to ensure the University and all departments operate smoothly and avoid procedural loopholes.
• Prepare and review Memoranda of Understanding between the University and other interested parties.
• Assist in preparing and interpreting legal instruments relating to the institution’s legal matters and ensure proper documentation of evidence and other crucial information for the legal team’s use.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Legal Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Master’s Degree in Law.
• Valid practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Kenya.
• Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education.
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.