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Moi University
Chief Legal Officer Scale 15 (XIV)
Eldoret, Kenya
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Moi University
CLOSEDPosition Of Chancellor
Eldoret, Kenya
Closing: Oct 6, 2023
2 days remainingPublished: Sep 20, 2023 (14 days ago)
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Ref. MU/ADM/01/9/2023
- The Chief Legal Officer shall be in charge of control and co-ordination of the University legal affairs. The officer shall be the Chief Legal Advisor of the University Management and Council and shall represent the University on legal matters.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
- Be a holder of at least a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from a recognized university;
- Be a holder of a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
- Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Have at least ten (10) years post-admission experience four (4) of which must have been at the level of Deputy Chief Legal Officer or equivalent position;
- Be an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;
- Provide evidence of information communication technology skills; and meet any other requirements as may be set by Council.
- An earned Doctorate degree in Law (Ph.D., LL D or SID/JSD from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage; and
- A certificate in a strategic leadership or management course of not less than four (4) weeks’ duration from a recognized institution will also be an added advantage.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should Hpiant] ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum
Vitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.
Responsibilities
Ref. MU/ADM/01/9/2023
- The Chief Legal Officer shall be in charge of control and co-ordination of the University legal affairs. The officer shall be the Chief Legal Advisor of the University Management and Council and shall represent the University on legal matters.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
- Be a holder of at least a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from a recognized university;
- Be a holder of a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
- Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Have at least ten (10) years post-admission experience four (4) of which must have been at the level of Deputy Chief Legal Officer or equivalent position;
- Be an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;
- Provide evidence of information communication technology skills; and meet any other requirements as may be set by Council.
- An earned Doctorate degree in Law (Ph.D., LL D or SID/JSD from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage; and
- A certificate in a strategic leadership or management course of not less than four (4) weeks’ duration from a recognized institution will also be an added advantage.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should Hpiant] ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum
Vitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.
The Chief Legal Officer shall, under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor:-
- Be the head of the Legal Department;
- Provide legal counsel and representation to the University Management Board and the
- University, and where necessary, to Council in all legal proceedings including litigation, arbitration and conciliation;
- In consultation with the user departments, negotiate, draft and review all agreements and contracts between the University and other parties and report to the University Management Board;
- Assist in preparation of legal or quasi-legal documents for the University as may be required from time to time;
- Advice the University on compliance with all the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements fo Bis operations;
- Ensure formulated policies and procedures adhere to internal and external regulations; and
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University Management.
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