Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s. In 1950, the School was upgraded to an Agricultural College offering diploma programmes.

Senior Legal Officer Grade 13 (1 Post) – EU/VC/2024-1004

Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements

• Must have a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Must have a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law
• Must be an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary (K)
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Must have at least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must be at senior level.
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check for activities in the legislative environment that have an impact on the University’soperations.
• Prepare and draft amendments to legislations affecting the University.
• Prepare the University’s comments and feedback on the proposed legislation.
• Participate in public forums where legislations affecting the University are beingdiscussed.
• Develop the annual compliance work plan that reflects the university’s uniquecharacteristics.
• Regularly review the compliance plan in the context of the regulatory changes.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to the Board and the management committee.
• Liaise with the relevant regulators and government agencies on compliance issues affecting the University.
• Coordinate internal compliance review and monitor the activities, Participate in negotiations, drafting and reviewing of commercial contracts and ensuring they are duly executed.
• Draft legal opinions and maintain a database.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law.
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions and prepare /draft Leases in liaison with the University’s external lawyers.
• Ensure the University’s transactions comply with corporate and industry laws and regulations.
• Examine legal issues related to new products and services
• Handle litigation and disputes involving the University.
• Prosecute and defend legal cases on behalf of the University.
• Monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.
• Liaise with external lawyers on court cases involving the University.
• Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the University
• Attend to all legal matters of the University including advising, vetting and drafting oflegal agreements and contracts.
• Represent the University in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
• Conducting pre-trial briefings and site visits in order to be fully appraised of matters and prepare litigation strategies.
• Communicate with colleagues, judicial officers, investigative agencies, licensing authorities and others in matters allocated to them.
• Engage in amicable settlement of disputes and complaints and follow up on their resolutions.
• Oversee the work of support staff, under his/her docket to enable efficient delivery of services.
• Provide guidance, advice, legal awareness and/or training and educational programs, to improve business understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements and contractual matters as may be required.
• Prepare reports and maintain the records of the University with respect to the department to enable monitoring and reporting to the management.
• Liaise with external lawyers on court cases and monitor compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes