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United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi...
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Job summary:
The ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 10 years’legal experience, the first 3-4 years should preferably have been gleaned in private practice in a well - established law firm. A strong background in intellectual property rights and research is desired to provide the necessary legal and technical support required to steer the university in its quest to become a teaching and research institution.
This position will report to the Director-Legal Services, and the primary emphasis will be on legal aspects of the university’s sponsored research programs, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as intellectual property and technology transfer matters.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:
The selected candidate will have responsibility for providing support to the Director-Legal Services, research administrators, and for recommending and working with external counsel when needed. Key requirements for this position include experience in the management of:
The selected candidate will also work with the Partnerships & External Linkages Department, respective Schools and the Research office on the following matters: -
Professional Experience
The ideal candidate will also have experience in the following areas: -
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Personal Attributes & Key Competencies
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating the postion in the subject line. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be your current and previous employer), current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to:
Director, Human Resource,
United States International University - Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-legal@usiu.ac.ke
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