Assistant Director, Legal Services

About the role

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), a government agency established under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, is recruiting an Assistant Director, Legal Services (Grade FRC 4, Ref: FRC/26/7) based in Nairobi. The post reports to the Deputy Director, Legal Services and covers legal advice, risk management, litigation and oversight of the department.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare advisory opinions on legal matters relating to AML/CFT/CPF for the Centre
• Draft and review contracts and agreements to protect the Centre's interests
• Ensure compliance with constitutional, regulatory and relevant laws through legal advisory services
• Manage legal risks arising from contractual engagements
• Oversee legal, compliance and governance audits and the development of amendments to AML/CFT/CPF laws and regulations
• Oversee conveyancing matters involving the Centre and liaise with external lawyers
• Guide enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act with the Compliance and Enforcement department
• Represent the Centre in court and monitor outstanding litigation
• Oversee the department's strategic plans, budgets and performance contracts, prepare periodic management reports and oversee secretariat services to the AMLA Board

Required profile

• 12 years of cumulative relevant work experience, including 3 years at Principal Legal Officer or a comparable grade
• Bachelor's degree in Law and a Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration or another relevant field
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Law Society of Kenya
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
• Membership of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• Certificate in a leadership course of at least four weeks
• Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated results in work performance

Applications are made online through the FRC recruitment portal by 16 November 2026, 17:00 EAT, with hard copies rejected. Shortlisted candidates must bring originals of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, and successful candidates must submit the prescribed compliance documents.