Legal Officer

Tom Mboya University invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Legal Officer (Grade 12) in Homa Bay, Kenya. The role is key in providing legal services, governance oversight, and statutory compliance for the University.

Key Job Information

• Position: Legal Officer (Grade 12)
• No. of Positions: One (1)
• Location: Homa Bay, Kenya
• Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable / Contract
• Experience Level: Senior

Job Description

The Legal Officer is responsible for overseeing legal matters, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, representing the University in legal proceedings, and providing governance guidance to the Council and University management. The Officer ensures the implementation of policies, procedures, and good governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the University in court and other tribunals.
• Oversee development and implementation of legal services policies, strategies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide guidance to the Council on job descriptions and governance matters.
• Assist the Council in induction, training, work plans, evaluations, governance audits, and implementing the code of conduct and ethics.
• Act as custodian of the University seal and account for its use.
• Maintain conflict of interest and gift registers.
• Ensure annual returns are filed with relevant authorities.
• Oversee review, implementation, and compliance of legal policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Provide legal opinion or advice on governance matters.
• Authenticate documents issued to the University and handle conveyancing matters.
• Facilitate legal research, witness preparation for pre-trial and hearings.
• Maintain up-to-date records of gazetted matters relevant to the University.
• Conduct periodic legal audits to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee review of laws, by-laws, and regulations affecting the University.
• Manage litigation by liaising with external lawyers to ensure adequate representation.
• Develop and implement departmental work plans, budget, performance contracts, and quality management processes.
• Ensure compliance with good governance and code of ethics.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum nine (9) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, including three (3) years at Legal Officer II Grade 11 or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree or equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Application Mode

Candidates must submit a complete application package, including:

• A detailed, up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified true copies of academic and professional certificates
• National Identity Card or Passport
• Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents

Applicants are required to submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for, to the address below, and email scanned colored copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to [email protected]. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday, 14th April 2026, 17:00 EAT.

Address for hard copy applications:
The Vice-Chancellor
Tom Mboya University
P.O. BOX 199 – 40300
HOMA-BAY, Kenya

Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately under sealed envelopes before the advertisement deadline to the same email address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applications from women, persons living with disabilities, marginalized groups, and minorities. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. TMU does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.