Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance

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, and ensure that the Bank’s Laws of Kenya sets are updated regularly.
• Any other duties assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) and 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.