Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance

About the role

The Legal Manager will support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in delivering company secretarial, corporate governance and legal advisory services to Sidian Bank, its Board, committees, shareholders and subsidiaries. The role involves coordinating, preparing and executing delegated secretarial and governance activities while ensuring compliance with Kenyan banking regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and organise Board and Committee meeting notices, agendas, papers and logistics; draft minutes and maintain action trackers.
• Maintain a secure repository of governance records, monitor resolutions, and support the implementation of the bank’s corporate governance framework.
• Track compliance with the Companies Act, Banking Act, CBK Prudential Guidelines and other statutory requirements; coordinate regulatory filings and responses.
• Assist in updating governance policies, preparing compliance dashboards and monitoring board composition and independence.

Required profile

• LLB from a recognised university and Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a practising certificate.
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS(K)) and member of ICPSK and LSK.
• Minimum five years post‑qualification legal experience in financial services, including at least three years in banking or a regulated environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with electronic board platforms and document‑management systems.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong drafting ability for resolutions, minutes, legal opinions and corporate documents.