Posted
4 months ago
Deadline
17th Nov, 2025
Location
Kakamega, Kenya
Job Type
full time
You will serve as a key legal advisor, providing strategic legal counsel and guidance to University management on a comprehensive range of legal and policy issues. You will draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, ensure institutional compliance with laws, and represent the University in judicial proceedings.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from a recognized university with nine (9) years of progressive legal experience, three (3) of which must be as Legal Officer Grade 12 or equivalent
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized institution with twelve (12) years of progressive legal experience, three (3) of which must be as Legal Officer Grade 12 or equivalent
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or equivalent
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing
Valid and current practicing certificate issued by the Law Society of Kenya
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents. Applicants should provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees and request them to submit their confidential reports to the employer to be received on or before 24th November, 2025. One (1) copy of the application should be sent via registered mail or ctheirier marked with the reference number on the envelope to the address provided. A soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to recruitmentnovember2025@mmust.ac.ke. Applications should be addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance), Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190-50100, KAKAMEGA, to be received on or before 17th November, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct), and a Registered Credit Reference Bureau. Click this button to apply 👇
