Job Description
ASSISTANT MANAGER, LEGAL AND REGULATORY SERVICES (MG4)
Reporting to the Manager (Legal and Regulatory Services), he/she will be responsible for
preparing legal opinion and advice on general issues that may arise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Formulate and review the Fund’s legal strategies, policies, processes and
procedures;
• Provide and interpret legal opinions and advise on legal issues that may arise from
time to time;
• Receive summons, review the relevant files and prepare suitable instructions to
external lawyers;
• Review all court documents prepared by external lawyers;
• Correspond with external lawyers/advocates on all the issues that may arise and
advise on the position of the Fund;
• Vet and draft legal agreements;
• Ensure proper and safe custody of all legal documentation; and
• Represent the Fund in all legal proceedings, coordinating, preparations, filing and
service of pleadings.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
• Master of Laws Degree or Social Sciences from a recognized institution as an added
advantage;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council for Legal Education;
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body such as the Law Society
of Kenya (LSK) and/or Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) and in good standing;
• At least ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should
have been at a supervisory position;
• Management course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications.