Legal Officer Grade I Job Opportunity at KCMC University

Legal Officer Grade I

University 

The KCMC University is full-fledged University owned by the Good Samaritan Foundation. The University trains health professionals for various University awards in clinical, biomedical and allied health sciences. It currently wishes to recruit competent and committed human resource to fill the following vacant position within the Corporate Counsel Office.Buy vitamins and supplements

Legal Officer Grade I – 1 Position

Educational Qualifications:

Holders of Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) who have completed the one-year Practical Legal Training Programme conducted by the Law School of Tanzania and awarded a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, plus possession of Master of Laws Degree (LLM) or Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law. He/she must be enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Courts subordinate to it.

Working Experience:

At least three (03) years of work experience as a Legal Officer in a higher learning institution.

Knowledge, Technical Skills and Abilities of Legal Officer:
Knowledge of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent legal drafting skills
Good coordination and organizational skills
High attention to detail
Strong negotiation skills
Computer skills – especially Microsoft Office software
Legal research skills
Dispute resolution skills
Customer service skills
Time management skills
Teamwork skills
Ability to prepare complex legal documents
Ability to analyse facts/information, develop rigorous arguments and provide sound advice
Ability to effectively compile and synthesize information
Ability to negotiate effectively
Ability to progress with work independently

Duties and Responsibilities:

(a) Be responsible to the Corporate Counsel on all legal matters of the University

(b) Assisting in the following activities of the Legal Unit:

(i) Providing legal advice and representation on routine matters, including moderately complex and sensitive matters, conducted in the University Legal Unit, and as allocated.

(ii) Preparing and reviewing various legal documents such as Contracts/Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Deeds of Novation and legal documents relating to licenses, loan, grants, credits, leases, sales, purchases, real estate, and security instruments such as mortgage deeds, debenture, guarantees, etc.

(iii) Management of moderately complex legal files and the provision of advice in response to the Legal Unit’s legal queries.

(iv) Developing and managing the University’s litigations in liaison with the Head of Legal Unit or Corporate Counsel and / or External Lawyers.

(v) Providing legal expertise and support on legal issues relating to the functions, structures, and activities of the University, and support the University Management on issues pertaining to legal and regulatory framework and monitoring compliance with legal and regulatory corporate governance requirements.

(vi) Providing professional input(s) to any training and/or research requiring legal expertise as directed.

(vii) Drawing and vetting of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

(viii) Indexing, filing, registering of university notices and all other legal documents and ensuring their safekeeping.

(ix) Compiling evidence relevant for court cases involving the University.

(x) Attending to registration of legal documents.

(xi) Taking charge of documents and correspondences of already assigned cases.

(xii) Dealing with legal routine correspondences addressed to the University.

(xiii) Drafting prescribed legal documents and forms.

(xiv) Filing, appearing and defending civil cases pending in Courts/Tribunals against the University

(xv) Preparing legal briefs and provide legal advice.

(xvi) Liaising with retained external legal agencies.

(xvii) Scrutinizing and effecting registration of leases and transfer of properties and participates in negotiations for writing up general contracts pertaining to such leases and transfer of properties.

(xviii) Negotiating contracts.

(xix) Following up on cases filed against the University and preparation of legal reports and opinions.

(xx) Liaising with External Lawyers on all cases filed against the University to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time.

(xxi) Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislations.

(xxii) Advising the University Management on the legislation that affect the University and changes made thereof.

(xxiii) Monitoring compliance with legal and statutory requirements of the University.

(xxiv) Ensure high-level secrecy and confidentiality of legal data of the University.

(xxv) Carry out any other duties relating to National Laws, or the University as may be directed by the Corporate Counsel from time to time.

(xxvi) Any other related duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Corporate Counsel or other competent University Authority.

Remuneration for the Post:

Competitive and attractive package of salary and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with his/her qualifications and work experience, and in accordance with the KCMC University Schemes of Service, and Staff Regulations and Conditions of Service.

Mode of Application:

Applications enclosing detailed CV’s, certified copies of all relevant academic certificates and transcripts, including form IV and VI certificates, names and addresses of three referees should be sent to the undersigned on or before 25th July 2025

All applications must be submitted via the recruitment portal Click here to login and apply.

The Vice Chancellor,
KCMC University,
P. O. Box 2240,
Moshi, Tanzania.

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