Legal Officer Grade 11 South Eastern Kenya University
- Published date: May 12, 2021
- Category: Legal Services
-
- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Job Summary
South Eastern Kenya University invites applications from suitable, qualified candidates to fill the above position.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Mid level
- Experience Length: 6 years
Job Description/Requirements
JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
d) LEGAL DEPARTMENT
1. Legal Officer Grade 11
This position is responsible for providing effective legal advice and assistance to the University across a broad range of disciplines to safeguard the interest of the University and its staff in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. The Legal Officer Grade 11 shall :
- Regularly cause and/ or engage any registration processes of legal documents on behalf of the university to ensure proper custody.
- Draw, draft and/ or prepare legal documents pertaining to the university’s transactions such as transfers, leases, mortgages, and charges, memorandum of understandings or agreements for purposes of facilitating these transactions as they happen.
- Assist in drafting legal documents pertaining to university financial transactions when agreements are made to ensure all processes are done within the law.
- Assist other departments in preparing replies to legal notices in accordance with the law as need be to avoid further compromises.
- Advise the University organs in taking recourse to other legal remedies in case of disputes.
Requirements for appointment:
- Must be a holder of LLM degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Registered with the Kenya School of Law (KSL)
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing license.
- Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public
- Six (6) years experience, three (3) of which should have been at Grade 11 or its equivalent.
- In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of a number of fields.
- Must be computer literate with detailed understanding of ERP
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity
OR
- Must be a holder of LLB degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Registered with the Kenya School of Law (KSL)
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing license.
- Three (3) years working experience as a Senior Legal Assistant.
- Commissioner of Oaths and Notary public
- Professional/discipline specific knowledge of theory and techniques in a specialized field, or knowledge of a number of fields acquired through tertiary education and /or considerable experience.
- Must be computer literate with detailed understanding of ERP
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
NOTE THAT:
- South Eastern Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to have current clearance certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications, in ten (10) copies, should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration and Human Resource Management
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.
So as to be received on or before Friday, 21st May, 2021.
SEKU is an equal opportunity employer
Related jobs
-
Legal /Court Process Clerk Grade 5 South Eastern Kenya UniversityJobs in Kenya
Job Summary South Eastern Kenya University invites applications from suitable, qualified candidates to fill the above position. Minimum Qualification: Diploma Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 2 years Job Description/Requirements JOB DES...
-
Legal Officer II (Grade 9) at Deloitte ConsultingJobs in Kenya
Description Our Client, National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117 whose mandate is to implement the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. NHC is seeking to recruit results-driven...
-
Legal Officer Job in Kenya – Catholic Diocese of Nakuru (CDN)Jobs in Kenya
The Catholic Diocese of Nakuru (CDN) Legal Office wishes to recruit a highly motivated, competent, honest and remarkably talented Legal Officer with experience in a busy law firm. Ref: CDN/HR/018/087/2021 Key Tasks and Duties Carrying out research fo...