Job Description
CORPORATION SECRETARY/CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER – GRADE AD 15
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution;
ii. A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M) from a recognized institution;
iii. Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Legal Officer Grade 14 or in a comparable and relevant
position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iv. A valid Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;
v. Be a registered member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICS);
vi. Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;
vii. PhD in Law from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
viii. Certificate in Leadership/Governance course lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added
advantage;
ix. Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution; and
x. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in legal work as reflected in proven work
performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Corporation Secretary/Chief Legal Officer shall have the following duties and responsibilities:-
i. Ensuring the University’s compliance with Statutes, Regulations and Procedures;
ii. Advising the University Council and the Vice Chancellor on legal matters and obligations;
iii. Drafting and reviewing agreements, grants, awards and contracts;
iv. Overseeing the Legal Management of the University’s Intellectual Property and other Assets
including Land;
v. Maintaining Custody of the University’s Legal and Council documents;
vi. Overseeing preparation of the University’s Council and Legal reports;
vii. Overseeing review of the University’s Legal Policies and Practices;
viii. Identifying and mitigating legal risks as well as developing remedial plans;
ix. Managing the University’s litigation portfolio, developing case strategy and reviewing
progress of ongoing litigation;
x. Ensuring Council Resolutions, Internal Policies and procedures comply with the law;
xi. Preparing Notices, Agenda and Minutes of University Council Meetings;
xii. Attending University Council Meetings; and
xiii. Preparing University Council work plans.