Deputy Mgr, Legal Services at Retirement Benefits Authority

Ref No: RCT0030

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law;
• Master’s degree in Law
• Diploma in Law (from Kenya School of Law);
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Minimum of 9 years post-qualification experience in legal practice
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Current practicing certificate; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Job Responsibilities

KRA 1: Work-plans and Budget

• Coordinate development of annual work-plans
• Supervise preparation of budgets with a special focus on improving RBA’s legal and regulatory framework

KRA 2: Statutory Review

• Coordinate review of RBA’s statutory legislation
• Guide the review of cross-sectoral laws in order to recommend appropriate amendments
• Coordinate review of the pensions policy framework

KRA 3: Contract Management

• Coordinate legal drafting
• Supervise negotiation of contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments.
• Participates in settlement and arbitration of disputes
• Custodian of legal instruments and related items

KRA 4: Database Management

• Coordinates record of information on pending and successfully completed prosecutions
• Coordinates record of any other enforcement actions that may help improve pension industry surveillance capabilities
• Monitors progress of court matters involving the Authority and take any necessary action.