Legal Counsel – Risk & Compliance

About the role

The Legal Counsel – Risk & Compliance will manage legal risk, monitor regulatory compliance, and advise the bank on legal exposure. The role requires strong knowledge of Kenyan law and experience in the financial services sector.

Key responsibilities

• Review legislation, proposed bills, judicial decisions, best practice and market trends that impact the bank and recommend policy changes.
• Analyze compliance requirements of existing, new and revised laws and regulations.
• Provide support to ensure the bank complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct internal legal compliance audits and examinations.
• Liaise with business units to develop mitigating measures for identified legal risks.
• Update legal compliance checklists and matrices.
• Prepare, register, revoke and maintain Power of Attorney documentation.
• Verify court orders and provide legal guidance on their implementation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) and a Diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• At least 4 years post‑admission experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.