Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory Affairs at KCB Bank Kenya

This role is centered on managing regulatory affairs and compliance for the KCB Group. The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for representing the Group in public policy matters, managing stakeholder engagement, and providing expert input on legislation during the drafting process.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing the Group in public policy matters and stakeholder engagement and input on legislation during drafting as assigned.
• Manage Regulatory issues, including conducting review and analysis as well as preparing position statements. This will entail the engagement of relevant internal and external stakeholders and regulatory (includes regional/international) compliance – CBK, CMA, CA, IRA, RBA, CAK, KAMP, PRISK).
• Carry out legislation and regulation analysis by reviewing and analysing relevant documents and/or records, preparation of position statements as well as business advisory papers.
• Consolidation of analysis of legislation and advisory statements (position statements and resultant action matrix).
• Follow up on product and outsourcing approvals with the relevant regulatory authorities.
• Responding to and dealing with customer complaints received from regulatory authorities.
• Maintain a Group wide approach to regulatory affairs and advocacy.
• Any other duties as may be required.

Minimum Position Requirements

The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Hold a Diploma in Law.
• Have at least 5 years relevant post admission experience, including specific experience in the below:
  • 4 years’ experience in legal drafting, corporate & commercial Practice and Risk Management.
  • 3 years’ experience in Legal Communication and Advocacy.