Associate, Legal Affairs
This position will provide a range of legal services and support and will be responsible for the University’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to enhance the quality of service delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare, draft and review documents such as contracts, MOUs, NDA, research agreements, grants, sponsorship agreements and other legal agreements between Strathmore, its affiliates and other parties prior to execution of these documents and new service offerings prior to launch, aiming at minimizing legal and business risk.
- Prepare and manage the legal department’s filing system and database including but not limited to contracts and agreements, among other legal instruments as well as litigation history, licenses, trademarks and registrations. This will include managing the legal documents registry and ensuring proper filing, maintenance, of the database and conducting checks to ensure it is up to date and alerting departments and the University affiliates periodically, on the status of their documents, especially giving notice prior to the expiry of the documents as per the departmental procedures.
Attend and conduct required legal litigation services in respect of the University and the University affiliates, alternative dispute resolution and litigation matters. Drafting legal opinions, statements of claim, demand letters and responses to these documents as received
Minimum Academic Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree
- Post Graduate Diploma of Law from Kenya School of Law
- Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- CPS (K) qualification will be an added advantage
Experience:
- Must have at least three years of post-admission experience in a busy law firm or in-house counsel setting.
Competencies and Attributes
- Legal research and writing
- Analytical Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and business strategy acumen
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated ability to weigh legal aspects and situations and provide sound solutions
- Knowledge of the use of Microsoft applications
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Associate Legal Affairs” on the subject lineto recruitment@strathmore.edu by 17th January 2025.
Due to the large number of applications, we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money
Expiry : 17th January 2025
