Umma University Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Minimum Requirements

A first-level university degree in law with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience

At least 4 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience is required in the practice of law in a government or a law firm with substantial experience in administrative, commercial and/or criminal law matters.

Must be an Advocate of the High Court and an active member of the Law Society of Kenya.

Job Responsibilities

Any other activity deemed appropriate by the Council and Management

Direct Staff- To direct all claim adjusters, liability attorneys and management. With proper leadership, the legal staff can proceed with clarity, efficiency and confidence and hopefully resolve the matter swiftly
Identify Risks- To regularly analyze the actions and decisions of the institution in order to identify problem areas, suggest alternative courses of action and mitigate risk as much as possible.

Participate in negotiations and settlement of claims and disputes

Perform Research - To continuously research legal resources such as articles, codes, statutes, judicial decisions and more. Doing so will allow the Legal Officer to stay up to date on all current laws and make well-educated legal recommendations

Process Documents -Will frequently need to write and review settlement documents, contracts, agreements and more. This task makes up of a significant portion of the day-to-day work and requires

both focus and precision.

Provide guidance to and may supervise, more junior staff on straight forward matters

Provide Legal Advice -Using oral or written platforms, will be expected to brief team of staff members on legal issues, potential liabilities and possible courses of actions. This involves translating complicated legal jargon into language which everyone can understand.

Represent the institution in judicial, arbitral or administrative proceedings.

Review investigation reports and provide legal opinion to the Vice-Chancellor on matters of conduct and discipline implementation or any breaches of the institution’s rules and regulations

Review, advise on and draft contracts, agreements, institutional and operational modalities and other
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to take good decisions based on judgment are absolutely essential

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Umma University Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

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