Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi - Kenya and DC Metro area - U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region.
The Role
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for advising the company on all legal matters, ensuring operational adherence to relevant laws, and assisting in the coordination of legal due diligence and documentation for various transactions. This role requires a blend of legal expertise, commercial thinking, and high-level organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Advising on all matters regarding the law; including the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting various areas of the company’s operations.
- Assisting in the co-ordination of legal due diligence, documentation and closing of transactions.
- Developing and carrying out Compliance checks on all facets of Law affecting the business.
- Designing commercial and legal solutions that lead to effective corporate structures.
- Developing and maintaining various policies, procedures and registers whilst carrying out other corporate secretarial functions.
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
- Liaising with external lawyers on conduct of court matters.
- Attending Court on behalf of the Business when required to.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- A Second Class Degree in Law (LL. B) from a recognized University.
- A recently admitted advocate of the High Court of Kenya with good standing.
- Must have attained a B- and above in O levels/ high school.
- At least 1-year experience in a busy law firm or company.
- Knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of the corporate, commercial investments, real estate and financial markets (including tax), and the respective Laws and regulations.
- Creative, commercial legal thinking and appreciation of the business aspects in their application of the law.
- Ability to pro-actively and creatively manage potential legal issues.
- A team player willing to learn, adapt and work with minimum supervision.
- Excellent organisation, administration, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours and under pressure.
- High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Cytonn careers portal at careers.cytonn.com.
