Role Overview
The Assistant Legal and Compliance Officer supports the Fund in ensuring legal, regulatory, and corporate governance compliance within the pension section. The role provides legal advisory services, oversees contract management, and ensures the implementation of effective compliance frameworks in line with applicable laws and regulations. The officer also supports the Board of Trustees through secretarial services, including coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and promoting good corporate governance practices. Additionally, the role monitors regulatory developments, manages litigation matters, and collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to safeguard the Fund’s legal and compliance interests.
Principal Accountabilities
- Provide legal input in the formulation of scheme policies, including investment policies.
- Oversee the articulation of the legal and schemes board secretarial strategy, including a board engagement plan in line with the Fund’s overall strategy.
- Establish and ensure implementation of an effective legal and compliance framework/procedure for the pension section.
- Develop and ensure implementation of a compliance plan to ensure all aspects of the Fund’s operations are in line with relevant regulations.
- Keep abreast of local and global best practices with respect to compliance and risk management for the Fund’s operations and make recommendations.
- Provide board/secretarial services to the Board of Trustees and advice on good corporate governance practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Coordinate the arrangement of Board meetings and attend to all matters relating to the operation and function of the schemes Board of trustees.
- Record and circulate minutes of the meetings of the schemes board of trustees, its committees, AGM, and management proceedings where necessary.
- Represent the pension section on litigation matters involving the company.
- Prepare legal opinions, advice, and reports on technical legal matters to the Board and Departmental Managers.
- Review legal documentation, manage legal due diligence, and liaise with external counsel as required.
- Responsible for legal & regulatory compliance management including monitoring and reporting on changes to applicable statutes and regulations.
- Manage contracts by drafting standard and specialized contracts, reviewing and negotiating terms, and ensuring prompt execution.
- Maintain coordination between the legal function and other departments regarding contracting with suppliers, vendors, and third parties.
- Oversee audits of policy and compliance to standards in the Fund’s operations, including liaison with Internal and External Auditors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in document drafting.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Kenindia Assurance recruitment portal at kenindiahr.peopleshr.com or via the application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1181763.
