MANAGER, LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

POST 1: MANAGER, LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS [3 YEARS CONTRACT RENEWABLE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE] (1 POST) The incumbent will report to the Vice Chancellor

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Providing legal services to the various Units of the University;

 Identifying and resolving legal issues affecting the University;

 Drafting and negotiating various contracts with service providers;

 Liaising with external lawyers on behalf of the University;

 Dealing with public liability and prosecution;

 Attending to court matters pertaining to the University;

 Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements governing the operations of the University;

 Managing MOUs and MOAs of the University with other institutions and or organisations;

 Managing collaboration programmes for staff and students with other local or international institutions; and

 Undertaking any other duties as delegated by the Vice Chancellor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

 Must be a registered legal practitioner;

 Bachelor of Law Degree;

 A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Master of Law will be an added advantage;

 Membership to a professional board is a pre-requisite.