Job Description
Reporting to the Principal Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance, this position implements, maintains and monitors legal risk and compliance requirements for an assigned portfolio with regard to established law and regulation.
Key Responsibilities
• Review legislation, proposed bills, judicial decisions, best practice and market trends which have an impact on the Bank and advise/recommend changes to Bank policies and procedures.
• Analyze compliance requirements of existing, new and/or revised laws and regulations.
• Provide support in ensuring that the Bank complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide advice in relation to compliance matters as contained in the legislation.
• Conduct internal legal compliance audits and examinations to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Liaise with relevant business where legal risks have been identified, to develop mitigating measures and implement remedial action.
• Update legal compliance checklists and matrixes used for undertaking legal compliance reviews in line with legislation.
• Provide legal support in research, drafting and review of Bank policies, product terms and conditions.
• Power of Attorney (PA) Management: Preparation, registration, revocation and maintain data/information of the KCB Kenya PAs.
• Court Orders/KRA Notices Management: Verification of Court Orders and legal guidance on implementation and execution of the same.
• Maintain and procure the department’s reference materials. Subscribe for Kenya
• Gazette, Legal Notices and Bills. Ensure that the Bank’s Laws of Kenya sets are updated regularly
• Any other duties assigned.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B).
• Professional certification - Diploma in law.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• At least 4 years' post admission work experience.
• Experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application must be received by Friday 8th December 2023.
Qualified candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.