Responsibilities or duties

• • Provide legal and procedural advice on governance matters to the University Management Board and Senate, ensuring decisions comply with the UEAB Statutes, Seventh – day Adventist Church Policies, institutional policies, and Kenyan law.
  • Assist the Vice Chancellor in preparing Council and committee papers that require legal vetting (resolutions, by-laws, memoranda, MoUs).
  • Ensure maintenance, safekeeping and correct execution (affixing seal where applicable) of statutory instruments, Statutes, Charters, and official University documents.
  • Support the University in implementing recommendations from governance audits and compliance reviews.
  • Ensure that the university complies with insurance requirements including WIBA amongst others
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a full range of agreements (MOUs, partnership agreements, consultancy contracts, research contracts, grant agreements, vendor and service contracts, leases, Intellectual Property licenses, student placement/clinical attachments, sponsorships).
  • Develop standard contract templates and contract approval workflows to accelerate transactions and reduce risk.
  • Provide legal due diligence for new ventures, collaborations, joint programmes, spin-offs, and commercial activities (including ODeL partnerships and industry engagements).
  • Support accreditation processes by ensuring legal and regulatory requirements are satisfied and documentation is legally robust.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting higher education and advise management on required policy or operational changes.
  • Manage and coordinate legal disputes and litigation: engage external counsel, prepare pleadings and briefs, coordinate defense/representation, and report on case status to University Management and Council.
  • Provide alternative dispute resolution support (mediation, arbitration), seeking timely, cost-effective settlements where appropriate.
  • Maintain a litigation register and ensure timely responses to summonses, notices and regulatory inquiries.
  • Identify legal risks and propose mitigation measures; develop legal risk registers and escalate material risks to senior management.
  • Counsel HR on employment contracts, disciplinary processes, termination, contractual disputes, employment law compliance, and collective bargaining matters.
  • Provide legal support for student discipline and appeals processes; ensure procedural fairness and compliance with the Statutes and Student Code of Conduct.
  • Advise on immigration, work permits, and compliance for visiting scholars, international students and staff.
  • Advise on intellectual property (IP) ownership, assignments, commercialization, and technology transfer for research, publications, and innovations arising from UEAB.
  • Draft and review IP agreements, consultancy agreements, and research collaboration contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection laws (Data Protection Act, Kenya) and institutional privacy policies; advise on data processing agreements, cross-border transfers, and incident response for data breaches.
  • Lead creation and periodic review of University policies and procedures to ensure legal soundness (procurement, procurement disputes, gifts & donations, conflict of interest, whistleblowing, procurement, academic integrity, research ethics, procurement).
  • Deliver legal briefings, training and induction sessions for Council members, senior management, HR, procurement, finance, academic units and student leaders on obligations, compliance, contract management and risk avoidance.
  • Produce legal guidance notes, checklists and templates to enhance legal literacy across the University.
  • Support integrity and anti-corruption measures, implement compliance programmes and reporting mechanisms, and advise on whistleblower protections.
  • Coordinate responses to internal investigations and implement remedial measures to prevent recurrence.
  • Liaise with external counsel, regulatory agencies, government departments, insurers and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
  • Represent the University in legal forums and inter-institutional working groups when required.

Qualifications or requirements 

• • • Hold a master’s degree in Law (LLM)
    • Must have a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
    • An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
    • A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Conflict resolution skills
    • Tech-savvy

Experience needed

Has at least five (5) years’ post-admission experience, preferably with exposure to corporate, commercial, or institutional law.

Demonstrates experience in governance, compliance, and legal advisory in a complex organization.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits in accordance with the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton salary scales, terms of service, and applicable University policies.

The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, professionalism, and diversity in service.

• Provide legal and procedural advice on governance matters to the University Management Board and Senate, ensuring decisions comply with the UEAB Statutes, Seventh – day Adventist Church Policies, institutional policies, and Kenyan law.
• Assist the Vice Chancellor in preparing Council and committee papers that require legal vetting (resolutions, by-laws, memoranda, MoUs).
• Ensure maintenance, safekeeping and correct execution (affixing seal where applicable) of statutory instruments, Statutes, Charters, and official University documents.
• Support the University in implementing recommendations from governance audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure that the university complies with insurance requirements including WIBA amongst others
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a full range of agreements (MOUs, partnership agreements, consultancy contracts, research contracts, grant agreements, vendor and service contracts, leases, Intellectual Property licenses, student placement/clinical attachments, sponsorships).
• Develop standard contract templates and contract approval workflows to accelerate transactions and reduce risk.
• Provide legal due diligence for new ventures, collaborations, joint programmes, spin-offs, and commercial activities (including ODeL partnerships and industry engagements).
• Support accreditation processes by ensuring legal and regulatory requirements are satisfied and documentation is legally robust.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting higher education and advise management on required policy or operational changes.
• Manage and coordinate legal disputes and litigation: engage external counsel, prepare pleadings and briefs, coordinate defense/representation, and report on case status to University Management and Council.
• Provide alternative dispute resolution support (mediation, arbitration), seeking timely, cost-effective settlements where appropriate.
• Maintain a litigation register and ensure timely responses to summonses, notices and regulatory inquiries.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation measures; develop legal risk registers and escalate material risks to senior management.
• Counsel HR on employment contracts, disciplinary processes, termination, contractual disputes, employment law compliance, and collective bargaining matters.
• Provide legal support for student discipline and appeals processes; ensure procedural fairness and compliance with the Statutes and Student Code of Conduct.
• Advise on immigration, work permits, and compliance for visiting scholars, international students and staff.
• Advise on intellectual property (IP) ownership, assignments, commercialization, and technology transfer for research, publications, and innovations arising from UEAB.
• Draft and review IP agreements, consultancy agreements, and research collaboration contracts.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (Data Protection Act, Kenya) and institutional privacy policies; advise on data processing agreements, cross-border transfers, and incident response for data breaches.
• Lead creation and periodic review of University policies and procedures to ensure legal soundness (procurement, procurement disputes, gifts & donations, conflict of interest, whistleblowing, procurement, academic integrity, research ethics, procurement).
• Deliver legal briefings, training and induction sessions for Council members, senior management, HR, procurement, finance, academic units and student leaders on obligations, compliance, contract management and risk avoidance.
• Produce legal guidance notes, checklists and templates to enhance legal literacy across the University.
• Support integrity and anti-corruption measures, implement compliance programmes and reporting mechanisms, and advise on whistleblower protections.
• Coordinate responses to internal investigations and implement remedial measures to prevent recurrence.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulatory agencies, government departments, insurers and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
• Represent the University in legal forums and inter-institutional working groups when required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Tech-savvy

• Hold a master’s degree in Law (LLM)
• Must have a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing