Assistant Legal Officer I - Eldoret, Kenya - Moi University

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Moi University was established in 1984 by an Act of Parliament (Moi University Act, 1984) as the second public university in Kenya. This was on the recommendation of a Presidential Working Party, chaired by Prof. Collins B. Mackay, which had collected views from Kenyans about the desirability of the same. Courtesy of his deep and altruistic concern for and interest in the advancement of education at all levels in Kenya, not only as a professional teacher but as Kenya's Head of State, President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi pioneered the idea of a university in a rural setting.

JOB SUMMARY

Ref. MU/ADM/05/4/2024Requirements for Direct AppointmentFor appointment to this position, a candidate must:Have Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized university;Have Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; andBe an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.Requirements for Serving OfficersFor appointment to this position, an officer must: -Have Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized university.Have at least three (3) years experience as a Legal Assistant II Seale 7/8 or its equivalent; andHave shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated CurriculumVitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.Applications should be addressed to:-Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Planning & Strategy)Moi UniversityP.O. Box ELDORET, KENYASo as to reach him not later than Thursday 9th May, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.NOTE: Moi University is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

An officer at this level will be responsible for:Drafting of legal documents and handling cases involving the University in liaison with University external lawyers;Advising the University on all legal matters;Writing reports and memoranda; andPerforming any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Legal counseling, Commercial law, Contract drafting and preparation, Contract law, Legal analysis, Judicial processes and litigation

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education