Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance at KCB Bank

Job Description

Job Summary

The Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance will provide legal advisory support on risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance matters to ensure the organization operates within applicable laws and regulations. The role focuses on compliance frameworks, legal risk mitigation, policy development, and regulatory engagement. This position is ideal for a qualified legal professional with strong experience in compliance, risk, and regulated environments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Review legislation, proposed bills, judicial decisions, best practice and market trends which have an impact on the Bank and advise/recommend changes to Bank policies and procedures. 
• Analyze compliance requirements of existing, new and/or revised laws and regulations. Provide support in ensuring that the Bank complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Provide advice in relation to compliance matters as contained in the legislation. 
• Conduct internal legal compliance audits and examinations to ensure compliance with legislative requirements. 
• Liaise with relevant business where legal risks have been identified, to develop mitigating measures and implement remedial action. 
• Update legal compliance checklists and matrixes used for undertaking legal compliance reviews in line with legislation. 
• Provide legal support in research, drafting and review of Bank policies, product terms and conditions. 
• Power of Attorney (PA) Management: Preparation, registration, revocation and maintain data/information of the KCB Kenya PAs.
• Court Orders: Verification of Court Orders and legal guidance on implementation and execution of the same. 
• Maintain and procure the department’s reference materials. Subscribe for Kenya Gazette, Legal Notices and Bills. Ensure that the Bank’s Laws of Kenya sets are updated regularly 
• Any other duties assigned

Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B)
• Diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• At least 4 years’ 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.

About KCB Group

KCB Group is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation, National Bank of Kenya, and all associated companies. The holding company was set up to among other things to enhance the Group’s capacity to access unrestricted capital and also enable investment in new ventures outside banking regulations, achieve operational and strategic autonomy for the Group’s operating entities and enhance corporate governance across the Group and oversight in the management of subsidiaries. Related documentation:  Group Name Change,   Name Change Certificate,  KCB Advise on Non-Operating Holding Company,  KCB Group Structure,  Kenya Gazette Notice.