Deputy Director, Legal Services
4 weeks ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (formerly Deposit Protection Fund Board) is a significant player in the financial sector as it provides a safety-net for the savings, banking and payments systems in the Republic of Kenya.
JOB SUMMARY
Requirements for Appointment:Minimum ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with five (5) years in a management role.Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized university.Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is advantageous.Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.Registered as a Certified Secretary is advantageous.Completion of a leadership course from a recognized institution is beneficial.Possession of a valid Practicing Certificate.Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya.Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Secretaries is advantageous.Proficiency in computer applications.Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinating drawing and vetting of Contracts, agreements, and other legal documents/instruments;Initiating preparation of legal advisory including opinions;Developing/ reviewing legal policies, instruments, codes, regulations, rules, guidelines, strategies, and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;Coordinating litigation and ADR strategies;Undertaking legal research;Advising the Board on the legislation that affects the Board and amendments thereof;Monitoring compliance with Constitutional, legal, and regulatory requirements;Providing day-to-day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas on general compliance and reviews;Coordinating external lawyers on compliance with litigation strategy and case management;Establishing and maintaining the Securities Register for the custody and maintenance of securities, bonds, or other proprietary instruments resulting from transactional activities;Monitoring contractual and statutory obligations;Developing and maintaining a record of all enforcement and compliance assignments undertaken and develop legal accountability structures in relation to enforcement assignments;Establishing and managing Register of Legal Universe, Codes, Regulations, Rules, and Guidelines;Conducting legal and regulatory risk management extension services to the Partners and other stakeholders for consistency in application and compliance;Facilitating Legal Compliance Audits;Championing conducting of Legal Due Diligence on all prospective contractual third parties;Coordinating with the functional areas in relation to various legal compliance requirements;Providing timely legal advice to assist in making informed decisions;Initiating the drafting of Contracts, Agreements, and MOUs and monitoring amendments and performance;Initiating the enactment of the legislation proposed by the institution;Preparing Board Papers for efficient and productive Board deliberations;Formulating and reviewing governance policies;Implementing the findings and recommendations of legal audit and legal governance;Preparing and submitting reports on corporate governance to relevant bodies for ascertaining compliance;Coordinating all Board logistical activities;Preparing and monitoring compliance with the Board annual workplan.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Risk management, Decision making, Risk analysis, Leadership skills
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education
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