Legal Officer at Kenya Highlands University

The legal officer shall be in charge of the University legal affairs. He/she shall be the Legal Advisor of the University Management and Council. The Legal officer shall report to the Vice-Chancellor.

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Be a Christian in good standing
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) from a recognized University;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
• Have served in the grade of Legal Officer for a period of Four (4) years or in a comparable and relevant position with working experience in conveyancing, labour laws, public procurement law, commercial law, legal drafting and have negotiation skills;
• Have demonstrable ICT skills;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (attach all relevant documents);
• Have demonstrable professional competence and high administrative ability in work performance and results; and
• Those with Master’s degree in law (LL.M) shall have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Roles include:

• Provide legal counsel to University Council and Management Board;
• In consultation with the user departments, negotiate, draft, review all agreements and contracts between the University and other parties and report to the University Management Board;
• 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 in its operations;
• Representing the University in all legal matters
• Handling cases involving the University in liaison with external lawyers where applicable.
• Ensure formulated policies and procedures adhere to internal and external regulations;
• Be a Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public for the University; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University Management.

Application

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to send two(2) copies of their applications, certificates, testimonials, and CVs to the undersigned and email a soft copy to: vc@khu.ac.ke. The applicants are asked to contact their referees to write reference letters to support their application and send through the email provided before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The vice-Chancellor
Kenya Highlands University
P. O. Box 123-20200
KERICHO.
Applications to be received on or before March 7th 2025 At 17hrs