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

ADVERT NO. 27/2020

JOB GRADE BRS 5

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail :Supporting the Department by performing the following duties; Plan, conduct and complete risk-based investigations into incidents generated by insights, customer/public reports, audit reports and other departments; Gather information/intelligence from all available sources, on any suspicious fraudulent activity and prepare reports to the relevant Authority for action; Maintain accurate records of all investigative actions and decisions taken, ensuring that all material and information obtained is treated in accordance with legal, regulatory requirements and BRS policy; Prepare relevant reports as required including documentation in support of any action proposed based on the results of investigations; Promote, support and adhere to BRS’s policies and guidelines on Code of Conduct, Professional ethics, Data Protection and Information Security, in accordance with BRS Policy and applicable laws; Act as subject matter expert to provide specialist advice, guidance and direction to BRS on any investigation, seeking guidance and assistance when required; Collaborate with and provide relevant feedback to other Departments at BRS in the process of tracking emerging risk issues and developing appropriate methods of detection; Deliver awareness training to BRS Departments in relevant aspects of investigations; Investigate and prepare evidence in cases relating to any investigation carried out on behalf of the Service; Attend Court on behalf of the Service and present evidence relating to any investigation carried out on behalf of the Service 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- Investigator 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.