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Senior Legal Officer - Grade XIII (Re-advertisement) at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 1 hour ago (8 Oct 2026) Updated about 1 hour ago
Job Description
The Senior Legal Officer provides expert legal advice to the university, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and legal documents, as well as representing the institution in legal matters. The role also involves conducting legal research, advising academic and administrative units, and supporting risk management initiatives. The officer collaborates with senior management to develop governance frameworks aligned with the university’s mission.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree
- admission to the Kenyan Bar (Advocates of the High Court) required
- • Minimum 5 years of experience providing legal services in higher education or a comparable sector
- • Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
- • Excellent knowledge of Kenyan statutory law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks
- • High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to work independently
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Provide legal counsel to university leadership and departments on academic, administrative, and commercial matters
- • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, memoranda of understanding, and policy documents
- • Ensure compliance with Kenyan higher‑education legislation, regulations, and internal governance standards
- • Represent the university in negotiations, dispute resolution, and litigation matters
- • Conduct legal research and risk assessments to support decision‑making
- • Lead and mentor junior legal staff and coordinate with external counsel