Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmo...

Responsibilities or duties

The job holder is responsible for contributing to the efficient operation of the legal affairs department by conducting research, drafting documents, and managing legal files.

Legal Support

The key tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct in-depth legal research on legal issues relevant to the university.
• Analyse statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal materials to provide informed recommendations.
• Prepare detailed legal opinions, memoranda and reports.
• Lead or participate in special projects related to either departmental and/or University needs as assigned

Document Drafting and Review

The key tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist in the preparation of legal pleadings and other court documents.
• Ensure that documents comply with legal requirements.

Compliance Support

The key tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in monitoring the university's compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Help to maintain records of compliance activities.
• Assist in the development of compliance policies and procedures

File Management

The key tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and Organise legal files, both physical and electronic.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of legal documents.
• Manage the department's document management system.

Administrative Support

The key tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Provide general administrative support to the legal affairs department.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and handling correspondence.
• Help with the tracking of legal deadlines.
• Complete tasks assigned by senior legal staff.
• Aid in the gathering of information for legal cases.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court
• CPS (K) qualification will be an added advantage

Experience needed

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of post-admission experience

Professional Qualifications

• Registered with the LSK

• Conduct in-depth legal research on legal issues relevant to the university.
• Analyse statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal materials to provide informed recommendations.
• Prepare detailed legal opinions, memoranda and reports.
• Lead or participate in special projects related to either departmental and/or University needs as assigned
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist in the preparation of legal pleadings and other court documents.
• Ensure that documents comply with legal requirements.
• Assist in monitoring the university's compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Help to maintain records of compliance activities.
• Assist in the development of compliance policies and procedures
• Maintain and Organise legal files, both physical and electronic.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of legal documents.
• Manage the department's document management system.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal affairs department.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and handling correspondence.
• Help with the tracking of legal deadlines.
• Complete tasks assigned by senior legal staff.
• Aid in the gathering of information for legal cases.

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court
• CPS (K) qualification will be an added advantage
• Registered with the LSK