Legal Counsel of the University
The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT University) was built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a charity organization; Kuwait based Direct Aid (AD). In line with its expansion, the University is restructuring Programs and Faculties to meet the academic and administrative needs.
Therefore. SUMAIT University wishes to invite applications from suitable Internal and External qualified Individuals to fill the academic and administrative vacant posts as follows:-
Legal Counsel of the University (1 post)
Oversees and manages the provision of all legal services to the University to ensure maximum protection of its legal rights and to maintain Its operations within the limits prescribed by law. Provides strategic guidance, consultation, and support to senior University administrators and other members of upper management on a comprehensive range of legal and associated issues Involved in carrying out the mission of the University.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree inLaw or post-graduate’s studlesand should be accredited by a law school;
- at least 3 or 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
- Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to handle many cases at once.
- Good research skills and techniques, including using case studies to make supporting claims and arguments
- Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies
- Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgment when professionally handling cases
- In-depth knowledge of legal specialty, Including tax real estate, environmental justice and criminal law.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provides legal counsel and guidance to the officers of the University and other upper management on all legal matters relevant to a large public institution, including state laws, policies, procedures, rules, and other regulations of the country laws.
- Reviews, researches, interpret, and prepare both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.
- The Legal Counsel shall be the Secretary of the University Council as well as Management Committee of the .
- Reviews University leases. Memorandum of understanding (MoU) and other legal documents; researches legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary.
- Represents or oversees the representation of the University and upper management Injudicial and administrative proceedings, and in negotiations with other state agen
- Selects and retains outside counsel, as required, to obtain legal opinions or to handle claims and
- Supervises legal work of other university attorneys, paralegals. and outside counsel; consults on difficult or sensitive
- Provides training to the campus community on various legal issues through seminars and meetings.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments In college and university law and in other related areas.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to senior university officials on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
- Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact on all facets of university policy and
- Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal
- Knowledge of current and developing legal Issues and trends in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research.
- Knowledge of contract law.
- Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
- Knowledge of community legal resources.
Mode of Application
Applicants should submit their applications supported by detailed Curriculum Vitae (C.V.), certified copies of their certificates. names and addresses of three non-relative referees who can be contacted for references. Foreign awards should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
Salary and Remunerations
SUMAIT University offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.
Deadline
Hand delivered applications should reach Sumait University, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th December. 2021. Or you can send your application through Email at:recruitment@sumait.ac.tz
Applications should be addressed to:
Vice Chancellor,
SUMAIT University,
P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.
Email: recruitment@sumait.ac.tz