Senior Legal Officer at Maasai Mara University

Requirements for the Senior Legal Officer Job

For appointment to this grade an applicant must:-

• Have a Bachelors degree in law from a recognized University.
• A postgraduate Diploma from Kenya “School of Law (KSL)
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
• Have served in the position of Legal Officer for a period of five (5) years
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Have a Masters degree in Law from a recognized University.
• Must be computer literate Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning), the main duties will include:
• Supervision of staff in the legal section Handling and advising on all legal matters for the University
• Assist contracted university lawyers in all court proceedings involving the University which include:

Senior Legal Officer Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of documents to be used as evidence in court.
• Holding of pre-trial briefings of witnesses and or University representative.
• Gathering of evidence, facts, and exchange of the same with University lawyers.
• Attending of court and briefing the University Authority on the development of cases.
• Ensuring that witnesses attend court sessions when called upon to do so
• Preparation of agreements and/or contracts for approval by relevant parties.
• Perusal and advising the University on fees payable to contracted University lawyers as per the advocate’s remuneration order.
• Ensuring that the University adheres to the laid down procedures and regulations in employee matters, disciplinary measures and other relevant matter which has implications.
• Attend and counsel on staff and students disciplinary cases.
• Guide and assist in the review and interpretation of the University Statues.
• Any other duties relevant to the profession as may be assigned from time to time.

Salary Scales

1. Senior Procurement Officer– Grade 13 Ksh. 92,957×2678-98,318×3337-108,323x 3692-123,092/= pa. House Allowance – Ksh. 58,972/= pm.
2. Senior Legal Officer – Grade 13 Ksh. 92,957×2678-98,318×3337-108,323x 3692-123,092/= pa. House Allowance – Ksh. 58,972/= pm.
3. Medical Officer– Grade 12 Ksh. 82,245×2678-98,313×3337-108,323/= pa. House Allowance – Ksh. 55,286/= pm.