Chief Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Kenyatta University

Job Title: Chief Legal Officer

Grade 13

Employer: Kenyatta University - Office of the Deputy Vice – Chancellor(Administration)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Requirements:


• Applicants must be holders of a Master of Law and Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:

• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience
• Strategic thinking capacity, excellent analytical, problem solving, time management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and lead a team
• Excellent reporting skills
• Dedicated and motivated individual
• A good team player

Duties:

• To be in-charge of all legal matters of the organization
• To take part in high level planning meetings and giving legal advice and opinions
• Assessing legal documents of the organization to ensure legal protection
• To ensure confidentiality and privacy of all legal data in the organization
• To keep track of the latest changes and law regulations and advice the University
• To organize legal representation
• Advising on corporate governance
• Liaising with external Lawyers and other legal bodies

Terms of Service:

The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit application letters and curriculum vitae (CV) and give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Deadline: 23rd Oct 2013