Legal and Compliance Manager
Anonymous Employer
Legal Services
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced Legal and Compliance Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is critical to ensuring our legal, regulatory, and corporate governance standards are consistently met across the organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and overseeing compliance frameworks, supporting legal and policy functions, and contributing to the efficient operation of our corporate governance processes.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Job Title: Legal and Compliance Manager
Location: Mali Kenya
Reports to: Group Company Secretary & Legal Counsel
Application Deadline: May 31st 2025
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, coordinate, and manage a comprehensive Company-wide Compliance Matrix for internal, legal, and statutory reporting.
• Support Legal, Internal Audit, and Risk Management teams in the annual review and implementation of Group and Internal Policies, ensuring Executive Management and Board approval.
• Collaborate with the Data Officer to ensure full compliance with data protection responsibilities and related activities.
• Oversee registry maintenance, property management, and document control functions.
• Provide legal drafting and conveyancing support as required.
• Audit internal procedures, practices, and documentation to identify and address compliance risks or weaknesses.
• Monitor and communicate relevant legal and regulatory changes, supporting training and development initiatives, including GZI Accelerate.
• Perform additional administrative and secretarial duties as assigned by the Group Company Secretary & Legal Counsel.
Minimum Requirements (As per Kenyan Law):
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holding a current, valid Practicing Certificate.
• At least 5 years of post-admission experience in legal practice, corporate law, regulatory compliance, or governance.
• Good standing with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Kenyan legal and regulatory environment, including data protection laws, corporate governance codes, and statutory compliance frameworks.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, with proven experience in legal drafting and conveyancing.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels of seniority.
• High degree of professional integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where your expertise will directly support strategic decision-making and ensure operational integrity. Join us in driving compliance excellence and safeguarding the company’s legal and ethical standards.
How to Apply:
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