Legal Assistant

In pursuit of its Mission to provide excellent University education, training and research through integrating science, technology and innovation into quality programmes to suit the needs of a dynamic world, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions.

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE)

LEGAL ASSISTANT-GRADE VIII

Advert Reference: AD/17/08/25

a) Job Purpose

Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the University.

b) Key Responsibilities

i) Advising the University on all legal matters that may arise in its operations;
ii) Drawing and vetting of Contracts, MoUs and other legal documents;
iii) Following up on cases filed against the University and preparation of legal reports and opinions;
iv) Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;
v) Negotiating for contracts;
vi) Coordinating service providers in legal matters involving the University;
vii) Initiating legal action on behalf of the University on recovery measures;
viii) Undertaking legal research;
ix) Advising the University on the legislation that affect the University and changes made thereof;
x) Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
xi) Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews;
xii) Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the University to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time; and
xiii) Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

c) Job Specification

Minimum Requirements:-

i) Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); OR
ii) Diploma in Law;
iii) Be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;
iv) Proficiency in relevant computer applications.