{"id":838293,"date":"2025-11-14T10:22:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=838293"},"modified":"2026-03-10T23:41:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:41:54","slug":"838293-mmust-legal-assistant-kakamega","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=838293","title":{"rendered":"Legal Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 &amp; Technology invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEGAL ASSISTANT-GRADE VIII<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advert Reference: <\/strong>AD\/17\/08\/25<\/p>\n<p><strong>a) Job Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the University.<\/p>\n<h4>b) Key Responsibilities<\/h4>\n<p>i) Advising the University on all legal matters that may arise in its operations;<br \/>\nii) Drawing and vetting of Contracts, MoUs and other legal documents;<br \/>\niii) Following up on cases filed against the University and preparation of legal reports and opinions;<br \/>\niv) Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;<br \/>\nv) Negotiating for contracts;<br \/>\nvi) Coordinating service providers in legal matters involving the University;<br \/>\nvii) Initiating legal action on behalf of the University on recovery measures;<br \/>\nviii) Undertaking legal research;<br \/>\nix) Advising the University on the legislation that affect the University and changes made thereof;<br \/>\nx) Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;<br \/>\nxi) Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews;<br \/>\nxii) Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the University to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time; and<br \/>\nxiii) Any other duty as assigned from time to time.<\/p>\n<h4>c) Job Specification<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Minimum Requirements:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>i) Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB); OR<br \/>\nii) Diploma in Law;<br \/>\niii) Be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;<br \/>\niv) Proficiency in relevant computer applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":673246,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.\r\n\r\nOnly successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Kenya Revenue Authority<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Higher Education Loans Board<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Registered Credit Reference Bureau<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThey should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.\r\n\r\nApplicants should request their referees to submit their confidential reports to the undersigned to be received on or before <strong>24th November, 2025.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOne (1) copy of the application should be sent via registered mail or courier marked with the reference number on the envelope to the under-signed. <strong>A Soft copy in PDF running format should be sent<\/strong>. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before <strong>17th November, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nApplicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).\r\n\r\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.\r\n\r\n<strong>Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration &amp; Finance)<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology<\/strong>\r\n<strong>P.O. Box 190-50100<\/strong>\r\n<strong>KAKAMEGA<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mmust.ac.ke\">www.mmust.ac.ke<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>MMUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>MMUST does not levy any fee in the processing, recruitment &amp; selection of applicants. 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