Vacancy Code: LO22
Main Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel to the University Council, and all other sectors of the University
Interpret general University statutes, terms and conditions of service and any other documents, negotiate, draft, review all agreements and contracts between the University and other parties
Manage procedures for the recruitment and induction of new members into the governance organs of the University. Ensure each of these is properly constituted and congruent with university statutes and regulations
Organize and distribute the agenda, coordinate, facilitate, and record minutes of the activities and discussions of the University’s governance organs and committees. Ensure that committee meetings and business are conducted satisfactorily, documentation provided on a timely basis, and that it is as concise as possible, and its content is appropriate
Provide advice and guidance on the application and interpretation of the University’s governing documents and related governance processes and procedures as they apply to aspects of the University’s business
Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, governmental bodies, legislatures, and the AIU community at large
Advise senior University officers on a variety of issues
Provide effective corporate secretarial services to the Council, Trustees and follow up on the action points thereof while advising on good corporate governance practices
Spearhead the effective and efficient University’s corporate legal and secretarial services functions on a diverse range of substantive and procedural questions of policy and law to firmly secure interest and generate value for the organization in relation to all parties whether within or outside to achieve the University’s vision, mission, philosophy, and objectives and ensure that the University’s activities are in conformity with all laws and regulations
Draft, develop, review, and prepare various types of contracts and MOU’s including service level agreements, maintenance and service contracts, project contracts, partnership agreements, dealership agreements, third party agreements, sub-contract agreements, employment contracts and all other agreements while ensuring that they are legally sound, and they comply with University’s policies and procedures and mitigation of risks
Advise the University on compliance with all the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements in its operations
Ensure formulated policies and procedures adhere to internal and external regulations
Perform any other duty/s that may be assigned by the University management from time to time
Additional Key competencies
Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling legal matters
Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling duties.
Sound analytical skills
Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiations skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Applications should be emailed to Job Application including only cover letter, detailed resume and duly filled Job Application Form. Deadline for application is Friday 16th December 2022, 5.00 p.m. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Those candidates who had applied earlier need not re-apply.Academic and non-academic staffs of AIU need to be practicing mature Christians, active in ministry and display high levels of integrity. We require our staff to be faithful to the evangelical faith and practice, and to the Christian ethos and code of conduct of the University.
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