Senior Legal Officer II Job Kenya-AIST

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The Kenya-AIST is seeking competent and self-motivated individuals with high aspirations, the expertise and experience needed to contribute to the Institute’s growth and development. The successful applicants will join a community of researchers and innovators and play a significant role in the future of Kenya-AIST.

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Kenya- AIST invites qualified interested individuals to apply for the position

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies, strategies, regulations and procedures;
• Providing advice to the Institute on matters legal, Regulatory and Compliance;
•  Developing and maintaining the Conflict of Interest and Gift Registers of the Institute;
• Verifying documents issued to the Institute as collateral, securities or support documents for loans, assets, agreements, contracts and conveyance of property;
• Conducting legal research, investigation and preparation of preliminary submissions of legal issues affecting the Institute;
• Identifying legal risks, and developing mitigation measures;
• Negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court;
• Drafting, vetting, reviewing, leases, agreements and Memorandums of Understanding;
• Representing the Institute in court and other legal fora.
• Examining and verifying draft records of matters to be gazetted which relate to the Institute;
• Providing legal advisory for the Institute;
• Ensuring that the Institute complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit compliance;
• Developing and maintaining the legal registry;
•  Initiating legal action on behalf of the Institute on recovery measures; and
• Disseminating to the Institute any amendments to the law directly impacting on its projects, programs and activities
• Providing guidance to the Council/Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
• Serve as the Kenya-AIST Council Secretariat

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How to Apply

• All applications must be submitted through the Kenya-AIST online recruitment portal: https://recruitment.kenya-aist.ac.ke/
• Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, two (2) letters of reference, and one (1) should be from former supervisor. You can include other relevant supporting documents.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide clearance from (a) Kenya Revenue Authority, (b) Higher Education Loans Board, (c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and (d) a Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.

Deadline: Applications must be received on or before 22nd December, 2025.

To note:

• Kenya-AIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of Article 232 (i) of the Constitution.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.