Legal Job At KCB Bank Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
Job summary
Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance at KCB Bank Kenya
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Key Responsibilities
Review legislation, proposed bills, judicial decisions, best practices and market trends that may affect the Bank, and advise or recommend changes to Bank policies and procedures.
Analyse compliance requirements arising from existing, new or revised laws and regulations.
Support the Bank in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and provide guidance on legal compliance matters.
Conduct internal legal compliance audits and examinations to assess adherence to legislative requirements.
Work with relevant business units where legal risks have been identified to develop mitigation measures and implement remedial actions.
Update legal compliance checklists and matrices used during legal compliance reviews to reflect changes in legislation.
Provide legal support in researching, drafting and reviewing Bank policies, product terms and conditions.
Manage Powers of Attorney (PAs), including preparation, registration, revocation and maintenance of related data and information for KCB Kenya.
Verify court orders and provide legal guidance on their implementation and execution.
Maintain and procure the department's reference materials, including subscriptions to the Kenya Gazette, Legal Notices and Bills.
Ensure the Bank's Laws of Kenya sets are regularly updated.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B).
Diploma in Law.
Advocate of the High Court.
At least 4 years of post-admission work experience, including experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Application
Posted date: 26 Sept 2026
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2026
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: Legal Jobs
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