Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements

1. Must have a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University.
2. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
3. Must have a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law
4. Must be an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing
5. Must be a Certified Public Secretary (K)
6. Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
7. Must have at least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must be at senior level.
8. Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted)

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Check for activities in the legislative environment that have an impact on the University’soperations.
• 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.
• Liaise with the relevant regulators and government agencies on compliance issues affecting the University.
• Coordinate internal compliance review and monitor the activities, “Transforming Lives through Quality Education”
• 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 appraised of matters and prepare litigation strategies.
• 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 solutions.
• 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. “Transforming Lives through Quality Education”
• 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Information about the posts and mode of application can be found on the University website: http://www.egerton.ac.ke. Applications should be sent to the Vice Chancellor’s Email: applications.vc@egerton.ac.ke.  All application letters, academic certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications and a curriculum vitae detailing experience, current post, names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor/ employer quoting the reference number to be emailed to the Vice Chancellor’s Email: applications.vc@egerton.ac.ke so as to reach him not later than 25th October, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants are required to request their referees to email recommendation letters to the above email addresses. Women, marginalized and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Egerton Universityis an equal-opportunity employer. No physical application will be accepted.