Qualifications and Requirements of Chief Legal Officer

Applicants should meet the following requirements:
i) Must be A holder of LLM degree from a recognized university or equivalent
institution. Registered with the Kenya School of Law (KSL).
ii) An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing license.
iii)Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public.
iv) Twelve (12) years’ work experience three (3) of which as Deputy Chief Legal Officer Grade 13.
v) Computer Literate.
OR
i) Served as a Deputy Chief Legal Officer Grade 13 for three (3) years or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities of Chief Legal Officer 

ii) Supervise staff under the section.
iii) Handle and advise on all legal matters for the University
iv) Assist contracted University lawyers in all court proceedings involving the University which includes:
v) Preparation of documents to be used as evidence in court
vi) Holding of pre-trial briefings of witnesses and or University representatives,
vii) Gathering of evidence, facts and exchange of the same with University lawyers,
viii) Attending of court and briefing the University authorities on the development of cases,
ix) Ensuring that witnesses attend court when called to do so.
x) Preparation of agreements and/or contracts for approval by relevant parties.
xi) Perusal and advising the University on fees payable to contracted University lawyers as per the advocates’ remuneration order.
xii) Ensuring that the University adheres to the laid down procedures and regulations in employee matters, disciplinary measures and any other matter which has legal implications.
xiii) Attend and counsel on staff and students disciplinary cases.
xiv) Guide and assist in the review and interpretation of University Statutes.
xv) Any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

How to Apply

Applicants must:
i) Submit two (2) hard copies of a letter of application, certificates, national Identity Card/ Passport, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education, professional qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees one of whom should be present or previous employer.
ii) Type the required information in the Job Application Form available on the University website, print, sign and attach to the application.
iii)Contact three (3) referees and request them to send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes to the provided address, before the advert deadline.
iv) Send a soft copy (one running pdf file) of the application to recruitmentAPF@mksu.ac.ke, hr@mksu.ac.ke and a copy to
careers@mksu.ac.ke.
v) Submit the two (2) applications in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Finance
Machakos University
P. O. BOX 136 – 90100
MACHAKOS

So as to be received no later than Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.

N/B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Machakos University is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer and therefore, staff of either gender, ethnicity or
persons with disability are encouraged to apply