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Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance

KCB Group

Legal Services

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Language Requirement: English Work Type: Full Time Working Hours: 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Kenya

Job descriptions & 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

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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