To provide technical leadership and strategic direction in the development, implementation and evaluation of professional legal services including overseeing, scheduling and coordinating the provision of corporate services as necessary.
Reporting to: The job holder reports to the Vice Chancellor.
Job Responsibilities
Provide CUEA staff, management and committees as applicable with high quality legal and related advice/analyses tailored to University needs, on matters pertaining to all aspects of CUEA’s statutory mandate and related matters;
Attend Board meetings, take minutes of proceedings and direct the affairs of the institution by disseminating the decisions of the Management Board to relevant Managers for implementation;
Provide legal interpretation of statutory and regulatory provisions.
Prepare and review contracts, leases and other legal documents;
Prepare legal reports, advice and opinions;
Represent CUEA in Court matters as need arises;
Review formulated legal policies and procedures and verify adherence to internal and external regulations;
Sensitize other CUEA departments on legal matters pertaining to the organization;
Prepare standard contracts with third parties and advise the CUEA administration on legal contract best practice;
Manage and coordinate CUEA’s approach towards litigation/other proceedings to which CUEA is party or potentially party;
Contribute to the development of CUEA policies, regulations and related material pertaining to CUEA’s statutory functions/powers;
Undertake legal research as required and keep abreast on legal and policy developments;
Participate in Committees and other fora of relevance as required;
Manage the sourcing of external legal services;
Manage CUEA’s relationships with external providers of legal services on an ongoing basis;
Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Key Performance Measures
Knowledge of:
The Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Contracts law.
Procurement Legislation.
Qualifications
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Bachelor’s degree in Law or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Masters Degree in Law will be an added advantage.
Be a Certified Public Secretary – CPS (K).
Five (5) years’ post-admission experience, three (3) of which should be in a similar position.
Membership to the Law society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (CPS-K).
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Values And Competencies
Integrity, honesty and ethics.
Logical reasoning.
Attention to detail.
Good negotiations skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A confident and assertive manner.
Good public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.
