SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER

Drafting, Reviewing and Management of Contract • Drafting complex contracts and agreements • Reviewing and negotiating high-value and strategic contracts • Undertaking comprehensive contract risk analysis and providing strategic advice • Conducting advanced legal research and analysis and preparing legal opinions, studies, briefs and reports • Advising Senior Management and the University Council on compliance requirements and regulatory matters • Providing expert advice to University Academic and Business Units on matters relating to relevant legislation and regulations • Evaluating and protecting the University's legal interests, reducing its litigation risk through proactive legal strategies • Leading on the registration and management of Intellectual Property rights portfolio and advising on IP commercialization opportunities • Liaising with external University legal counsel, government agencies and other stakeholders in matters involving the University • Managing complex litigation matters through strategic case review and tracking progress on various litigation cases • Supervising and providing guidance to junior legal staff and interns • Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services from time to time Legal Administration, Policy Formulation and Implementation • Drafting all complex legal documents and ensuring that other contractual documents are legally sound, vetted, reviewed and interpreted • Leading the drafting, development and implementation of relevant policies, guidelines, procedures and manuals such as those pertaining to investigations procedures, ethics, governance frameworks, search of premises, etc. • Monitoring and analyzing key developments, legislative changes and best practices and recommending appropriate policy and legal review • Training and capacity building for university staff on legal and compliance matters • Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services from time to time

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree and minimum 7 years' post-qualification experience • Master of Laws (LLM) in Commercial Law or related field will be an added advantage • Substantial litigation and drafting and contract review experience required • Experience in Intellectual Property law is essential • Experience in working in academic or research environments is an added advantage • Proven experience in supervising and mentoring junior legal staff

Candidate must be of mature disposition, reliable, honest and have high ethical values. Candidate must also be able to keep confidential records in a secure and retrievable manner and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.

Drafting, Reviewing and Management of Contract • Drafting complex contracts and agreements • Reviewing and negotiating high-value and strategic contracts • Undertaking comprehensive contract risk analysis and providing strategic advice • Conducting advanced legal research and analysis and preparing legal opinions, studies, briefs and reports • Advising Senior Management and the University Council on compliance requirements and regulatory matters • Providing expert advice to University Academic and Business Units on matters relating to relevant legislation and regulations • Evaluating and protecting the University's legal interests, reducing its litigation risk through proactive legal strategies • Leading on the registration and management of Intellectual Property rights portfolio and advising on IP commercialization opportunities • Liaising with external University legal counsel, government agencies and other stakeholders in matters involving the University • Managing complex litigation matters through strategic case review and tracking progress on various litigation cases • Supervising and providing guidance to junior legal staff and interns • Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services from time to time Legal Administration, Policy Formulation and Implementation • Drafting all complex legal documents and ensuring that other contractual documents are legally sound, vetted, reviewed and interpreted • Leading the drafting, development and implementation of relevant policies, guidelines, procedures and manuals such as those pertaining to investigations procedures, ethics, governance frameworks, search of premises, etc. • Monitoring and analyzing key developments, legislative changes and best practices and recommending appropriate policy and legal review • Training and capacity building for university staff on legal and compliance matters • Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services from time to time

An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.