Senior Legal Officer – Compliance at Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)

ADVERT NO. 26/2020

JOB GRADE BRS 5

Senior Legal Officer-Compliance shall be reporting to the Director Legal Compliance & Research.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: Implement an effective legal compliance program; Review BRS policies, and advice management on possible risks; Advise management on the BRS’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports; Develop effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations; Regularly audit BRS procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks; Ensure all employees are educated on the latest laws, regulations and policies; Collaborate with other Departments to establish sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them; Collaborate with internal and external auditors on any compliance issue when needed; Maintain a current working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and policies; Develop, populate and maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date register of compliance with laws, regulations and policies; Develop, populate and maintain comprehensive compliance checklists; Coordinate enterprise-wide risk management activities and prepare reports; Undertake Corruption Risk Assessment and develop a Corruption Risk Mitigation Plan; Implement measures emanating from the Corruption Risk Mitigation Plan and Submit monthly and quarterly performance reports using the prescribed reporting format.

Requirements for Appointment 

A person shall qualify for appointment of the Senior Legal Officer-Compliance if that person:

1. Is a Citizen of Kenya
2. Has Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
3. Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
4. Is a member, in good standing, of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
5. Demonstrates computer literacy;
6. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution