Assistant Manager, Legal Services (Legal Compliance And Disciplinary Support) at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, the Assistant Manager will lead the legal regulatory-compliance and disciplinary support workstream and serve as the department's principal link to the Disciplinary Committee, support to the Regulation Licensing and Compliance Directorate as well as the Registration and Quality Assurance Committee (RQAC) and the investigations function. The role provides a dedicated legal compliance function and technical legal support across the full disciplinary lifecycle, from preliminary review of complaints to proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee and the handling of appeals, safeguarding the quality, efficiency, consistency and legal soundness of the Institute's disciplinary and dispute-resolution processes.

Job Specifications:
Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional body

• Qualified Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
• A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing

Work Experience:

• At least five (5) years’ relevant post-qualification experience, with demonstrated experience in litigation, legal advisory, investigations, disciplinary proceedings, regulatory compliance, enforcement or quasi-judicial processes
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and managing litigation and disputeresolution matters, including preparation of pleadings, submissions, legal opinions, evidence and case strategy.