Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND, Diploma
Experience
4 years
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Oct 2
Job description & requirements
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: 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
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B)
- Diploma in Law.
- Advocate of the High Court.
- At least 4 years' post admission work experience, including 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.
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