Legal Officer Job Re-Advertisement at Zetech University April 2015
An Exciting Opportunity: Legal Officer
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Zetech University is the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business programmes, offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and beyond.
We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Legal Officer
General Scope: The position holder will handle general legal issues for Zetech University and affiliated companies and act as the company secretary.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all matters concerned with the allotment of shares, and issuance of share certificates and conducting the appropriate activities connected with share transfers;
- Prepare, approve, sign and seal agreements leases, legal forms, and other official documents on the company’s behalf, when authorized by the broad of the directors/trustees or the executive responsible;
- Ensure that businesses of the companies are conducted in accordance with their memoranda of association, the articles of association and the provisions of the Companies Act and advise the directors and managers concerned accordingly;
- Conduct legal research and keep up with emerging statutes, ordinances, rules & regulations and interpret accordingly;
- Actively participate in formulation, preparation and maintenance of contracts and other legally binding documents and make amendments as necessary with great alacrity to meet standards for execution;
- Advice on contractual relations covering a wide range of issues involving several types of contracts and agreements between the companies and other private/public entities for both commercial and non- commercial arrangements;
- Execute litigation processes for the companies;
- Provide advice on student and staff disciplinary matters;
- Ensure proper maintenance and secure custody of all legal documents such as legal reference materials, company policies, contracts, meeting proceedings as well as books and registers of the companies as required under the provisions of the Companies Law among other duties
- Handle all matters to do with registration of companies;
- Interact with members of the legal profession, officials of the state and others as required to perform his or her duties and responsibilities among other duties.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- A Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized university with a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Must be an advocate of the High court of Kenya with good standing;
- Must be registered with the Law Society of Kenya;
- Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical, research, writing, problem-solving and interpersonal skills;
- Pursuing or possessing CPS (K) is an added advantage;
- Must have at least 2 years in general corporate practice or other relevant experience
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment with a pronounced sense of urgency;
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested and qualified applicants to send their applications indicating current and expected salary and an updated CV with names and contact details of three referees to the undersigned, not later than 5th May 2015:
The Executive Director – HRM,
email address: vacancies@zetech.ac.ke
Website: www.zetech.ac.ke
Zetech University is an Equal Opportunity Employer