Kenya Utalii College- CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Key responsibilities:

• Advise the Board and Management on all legal matters affecting the College.
• Prepare and execute legal documents.
• Representing the College in legal cases instituted by or against the College.
• Institute court actions to recover College debts.
• Liaise with extemal lawyers on College legal matters.
• Arrange, co-ordinate and prepare agenda and take minutes for Board meetings.

Applicants for the above post must have:

• A degree in Law from a recognized University.
• Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and CPS (K).
• Valid practicing license.
• At least ten (10) years relevantwork experience, three (3) of which must be at a senior level with a reputable organization.
• A Masters Degree in law will be an added advantage.
• An understanding of the strategic direction and goals of the organization and how to intertwine legal requirements with these goals.

The terms of service for the above posts include an attractive remuneration package, membership to a contributory retirement benefit scheme for self and family, staff insurance among others.

How to apply:
Written applications accompanied by copies of certificates and curriculum vitae giving details of current employment and remuneration package should be addressed in confidence to:

The Principal
Kenya Utalii College
P. O. Box 31052, 00600
NAIROBI

to reach not later than 7th September 2009. Applications can also be made on line to: principal@utalii.co.ke.