Jobs in Kenya at Kenyatta University - Legal Officer

Job Title: Legal Officer

Grade 11

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

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 23rd Oct 2013

Requirements:

• Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university.
• Applicants must have at least two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Duties:

• Participating in drawing, negotiating and vetting contracts, leases and other legal instruments
• Drafting responses to legal queries and general correspondence
• Liaising with Company witnesses and external Advocates on litigation matters
• Providing legal opinions and reports on legal matters as may be required
• Compiling evidence and other information on cases and forwarding to external Lawyers
• Compiling reports on legal matters
• Participating in resolving disputes with clients and other parties

Applicants in any of the position will also be expected to meet the following requirements:
• Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Be in possession of a current practicing certificate
• Proficient in the use of basic computer applications
• Have skills to handle:
• Staff and students disciplinary processes
• Investigations and enquiries
• Undertaking other tasks related to legal matters as may be assigned

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.