Job specifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: –

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University
2. A postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law (KSL)
3. Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
4. Served in the position of an Assistant Legal Officer for a period of three (3) years.
5. Shown merit and ability, as reflected in work performance and results

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Department, the main duties will include:

• Providing advice to the University in all matters that are legal in nature and ensuring that University operates within the required statutory and legal framework.
• To litigate cases that have been instituted against the University and to draft and oversee the signing of Contracts and Memorandum of Understanding between the University and interested stake holders.
• Assisting in disciplinary committees involving both staff and students and give legal advice to staff and students.
• Advising the University on legal matters referred to the legal office by various actors within the University set up to ascertain conformity with legal requirements to otherwise advise.
• Litigating Court Matters on behalf of the University.
• Providing information and documents to the University external lawyers to assist them in their conduct of court proceedings on behalf of the university.
• Preparing the University’s witnesses before court appearance to make them understand the issues in play in court and their role as witnesses of the University.
• Preparing briefs for the university management on court proceedings they need to be in the known and for information to assist them in decision making.
• Preparing agreements and contracts for approval by the involved parties before signing to ensure that all the relevant information is captured as per legal requirements.
• Participating in disciplinary committee meetings for both staff and students to confirm and ensure that the proceeding of the Committees are conducted as per procedure and rules.
• Interpreting relevant laws and university statutes for ease of application by the relevant consumers.
• Coordinating and supervise subordinate staff in the department to ensure that they discharge their duties as required.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

How to apply

Application Guidelines and Statutory Requirements for the advertised vacancies

1. Applicants should attach ten (10) application letters copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials together with a detailed curriculum vitae outlining academic and professional qualifications, experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding attracted, membership in professional bodies, linkages and community service.
2. Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees and should indicate on the envelope the Reference Number and the position applied. Applications for the position of Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs) should reach the Chairman of Council at the address indicated below on or before 5:00 pm on Monday, 27th November, 2023.
3. The Chairman of Council  Maasai Mara University P. O. Box 861-20500 Narok. Applications for the positions of Legal Officer should reach the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Strategy at the address indicated below on or before 5:00 pm on Monday, 27th November 2023. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Strategy) Maasai Mara University.