Legal Assistant- Grade VIII at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. Job Purpose - Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the University. Key Responsibilities - Ady Advising the University on all legal matters that may arise in its operations; - Drawing and vetting of Contracts, MoUs and other legal documents; - Following up on cases filed against the University and preparation of legal reports and opinions; - Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation; - Negotiating for contracts v) Negotiating for contracts; - Coordinating service providers in legal matters involving the University; - Initiating legal action on behalf of the University on recovery measures; - Undertaking legal research; - Advising the University on the legislation that affect the University and changes made thereof; aliance with r Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements; - Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews; Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the University to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time; and - Any other duty as assigned from time to time.  Job Specification Minimum Requirements:- - Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB); OR - Diploma in Law; - Be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing; - Proficiency in relevant computer applications. Check how your CV aligns with this job