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

Job Purpose

Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the University on all legal matters that may arise in its operations
• Draft and vet contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and other legal documents
• Follow up on cases filed against the University and prepare legal reports and opinions
• Develop, implement, and review legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with existing legislation
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of the University
• Coordinate with external service providers in legal matters involving the University
• Initiate legal action on behalf of the University for recovery measures
• Undertake legal research
• Advise the University on legislation affecting its operations and changes thereto
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
• Provide day-to-day legal and regulatory support to functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews
• Liaise with external lawyers on all cases filed against the University to ensure instructions, witnesses, and statements are procured on time
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) OR Diploma in Law
• Registered member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications