Senior Legal Officer at Egerton University

EU/VC/2024-0301

Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Public Law (LLM) or a related field from a recognized University.
• A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Post Graduate Diploma Kenya School of Law
• Active membership Law Society of Kenya and in good standing
• Certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of post-admission progressive relevant experience in a busy law firm or public/commercial entity
• At least three (3) in administrative law, employment law and litigation thereof, preferably in the Kenya Public Sector, at the level of Legal Officer.
• Certificate of good conduct

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check for activities in the legislative environment that have an impact on the University’s operations.
• Prepare and draft amendments to legislations affecting the University.
• Prepare the University’s comments and feedback on the proposed legislation.
• Participate in public forums where legislations affecting the University are being discussed.
• Develop the annual compliance work plan that reflects the university’s unique characteristics.
• Regularly review the compliance plan in the context of the regulatory changes.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to the Board and the management committee.
• viii. Liaise with the relevant regulators and government agencies on compliance issues affecting the University.
• Coordinate internal compliance review and monitor the activities,
• Participate in negotiations, drafting and reviewing of commercial contracts and ensuring they are duly executed.
• Draft legal opinions and maintain a database.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions and prepare /draft Leases in liaison with the University's external lawyers.
• Ensure the University’s transactions comply with corporate and industry laws and regulations.
• Examine legal issues related to new products and services
• Handle litigation and disputes involving the University.
• Prosecute and defend legal cases on behalf of the University.
• Monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.
• Liaise with external lawyers on court cases involving the University.
• Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the University
• Attend to all legal matters of the University including advising, vetting and drafting of legal agreements and contracts.
• Represent the University in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
• Conducting pre-trial briefings and site visits in order to be fully apprised of the matter and prepare the litigation strategy.
• Communicate with colleagues, judicial officers, investigative agencies, licensing authorities and others in matters allocated to them.
• Engage in amicable settlement of disputes and complaints and follow up on their resolutions.
• Oversee the work of support staff, under his/her docket to enable efficient delivery of services.
• Provide guidance, advice, legal awareness and/or training and educational programs, to improve business understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements and contractual matters as may be required.
• Prepare reports and maintain the records of the University with respect to the department to enable monitoring and reporting to the management.
• Liaise with external lawyers on court cases and monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.