Chief Legal Officer Job KU

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Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Chief Legal officer will be in charge of the University Legal department:

Responsibilities:

• Management of activities carried out by the University legal function.
  Provide legal counsel to University Management Board and Council.
• Coordinate preparation of all University Legal documents.
• Interpret and implement University Statutes, Terms and Conditions of Service, Collective Agreements and other documents that have legal binding on the University.
• Offer legal advice to University on management and disposal of property.
• Ensure University legal and regulatory frameworks are legally compliant through constant review.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in law, Business Administration or other related areas.
2. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
3. Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
4. CPS (K) will be an added advantage.
5. Membership to relevant professional body – LSK.
6. Valid Practicing Certificate
7. At least seven (7) years working experience in a large corporation and currently holding a similar or equivalent position.

Additional Key competencies:

• Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling legal matters.
• Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling duties.
• Sound analytical skills
• Ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
• Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiations skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

How to Apply

A competitive remuneration package, which includes basic salary, house allowance, and medical cover as per the University Scheme, will be provided.

The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and contacts of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than 8th May 2026