Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate should be able to work autonomously and exercise independent judgment on straightforward financing transactions in the financial and real sector and follow on same paper investments with existing clients. This includes advising internal clients at the business development stage, Term Sheet stage, and drafting and negotiating the deal. Applicants should also be able to provide “second chair” support on more complex transactions with a senior colleague. Applicants should also be able to:
• Oversee work produced by more junior staff in the legal department.
• Handle portfolio work, including reviewing amendment and waiver documents and working on subsequent closings and disbursements; and
• Update guidance and precedents and work on legal and IFC policy research.
• Should be knowledgeable about the laws of at least one relevant jurisdiction in the region related to commercial and company law /banking and finance.
• Should have demonstrated the competence needed to satisfactorily perform a variety of different and, at times, complex assignments to support the Legal Department.
Research:
• Proficient in the use of varied legal research sources, i.e., information databases, internet services, library sources
• Proven legal analytical skills, as demonstrated through research and analysis of a wide range of legal issues and the ability to present results/ recommendations clearly and concisely
Productivity:
• Ability to advocate positions and explain them to internal and external clients
• Ability to juggle a number of projects/ tasks at the same time
Communication:
• Ability to defend IFC’s approach in its standard loan and equity clauses and has developed an approach for successful negotiations
• Can effectively communicate corporate policies and objectives to internal and external clients
• Able to handle communications and articulate instructions to local counsel and external parties and follow-up with the same with a view to finalize IFC positions including in terms of drafting documents
Judgment:
• Handles tasks, noted above, in absence of primary counsel on an independent basis, with limited need for supervision
• Demonstrated ability to apply good legal judgment in context of assignments
Teamwork:
• Can interact effectively within the Legal Department and other departments
• Able to participate in and contribute to departmental working groups and committees and training initiatives
• Participates in corporate initiatives
Mentoring:
• Actively promotes effective transfer of knowledge/skills
• Provides guidance to more junior staff in the Legal Department
Selection Criteria
• Law degree from a recognized university and be admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working at an international law firm/institution or 4 years working at a local law firm, in each case dealing with cross border transactions
• Independently, or with little supervision, take on straightforward transactions from start to finish, with the ability to work independently with IOs, external clients, and local counsel
• Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability.
• Ability to advise business teams on standard legal questions
• Ability to understand complex legal issues in loans and equity and able to articulate arguments and rationale for the same
• Relevant language skills (according to need)
• Ability to advise on advisory engagements
• Ability to handle portfolio work
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate should be able to work autonomously and exercise independent judgment on straightforward financing transactions in the financial and real sector and follow on same paper investments with existing clients. This includes advising internal clients at the business development stage, Term Sheet stage, and drafting and negotiating the deal. Applicants should also be able to provide “second chair” support on more complex transactions with a senior colleague. Applicants should also be able to:
• Oversee work produced by more junior staff in the legal department.
• Handle portfolio work, including reviewing amendment and waiver documents and working on subsequent closings and disbursements; and
• Update guidance and precedents and work on legal and IFC policy research.
• Should be knowledgeable about the laws of at least one relevant jurisdiction in the region related to commercial and company law /banking and finance.
• Should have demonstrated the competence needed to satisfactorily perform a variety of different and, at times, complex assignments to support the Legal Department.
Research:
• Proficient in the use of varied legal research sources, i.e., information databases, internet services, library sources
• Proven legal analytical skills, as demonstrated through research and analysis of a wide range of legal issues and the ability to present results/ recommendations clearly and concisely
Productivity:
• Ability to advocate positions and explain them to internal and external clients
• Ability to juggle a number of projects/ tasks at the same time
Communication:
• Ability to defend IFC’s approach in its standard loan and equity clauses and has developed an approach for successful negotiations
• Can effectively communicate corporate policies and objectives to internal and external clients
• Able to handle communications and articulate instructions to local counsel and external parties and follow-up with the same with a view to finalize IFC positions including in terms of drafting documents
Judgment:
• Handles tasks, noted above, in absence of primary counsel on an independent basis, with limited need for supervision
• Demonstrated ability to apply good legal judgment in context of assignments
Teamwork:
• Can interact effectively within the Legal Department and other departments
• Able to participate in and contribute to departmental working groups and committees and training initiatives
• Participates in corporate initiatives
Mentoring:
• Actively promotes effective transfer of knowledge/skills
• Provides guidance to more junior staff in the Legal Department
Selection Criteria
• Law degree from a recognized university and be admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working at an international law firm/institution or 4 years working at a local law firm, in each case dealing with cross border transactions
• Independently, or with little supervision, take on straightforward transactions from start to finish, with the ability to work independently with IOs, external clients, and local counsel
• Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability.
• Ability to advise business teams on standard legal questions
• Ability to understand complex legal issues in loans and equity and able to articulate arguments and rationale for the same
• Relevant language skills (according to need)
• Ability to advise on advisory engagements
• Ability to handle portfolio work
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Compliance Manager job at CIC Insurance
Compliance Manager
Purpose:
The role will be charged with the review, design and improvement of the Compliance Framework within the CIC Insurance Group. The role provides compliance oversight from a Group wide perspective and must be competent in regulatory requirements in the financial industry with a vast experience in Insurance compliance and exposure to Fund and pension Management.
Expansive knowledge and demonstrated experience with relevant applicable regulations / compliance practise including Data Protection Act, Unclaimed Financial Asset compliance, Anti Money Laundering (AML), and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Tax Compliance, regulatory Filling/ reporting requirements and standards (Local, Regional and International) in the Financial industry will be required.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Review and Designing of a Compliance framework for the Group complete with monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
2. Provide high quality Compliance advice to Business and Support functions on applicable internal policies, laws and regulations
3. Ensure Regulatory compliance and flag areas/ issues of non-compliance
4. Liaising with relevant regulators and as required from time to time manage regulatory inSspections.
5. Ensure all regulatory applications, returns, fillings and correspondence are done.
6. Management of anti-money laundering and know your client Policies, procedures, systems and reporting.
7. Reviewing existing controls and their alignment to regulatory requirement and adherence to internal procedures and processes
8. Evaluating the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
9. Revising procedures and processes periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
10. Review of products and the product development process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Research on emerging compliance Issues.
11. Draft and present for approval (Internal and external) operational policies to assist in compliance with laws and regulation for management approval.
12. Register and communicate written approved policies and procedure across the organization.
13. Preparation of training materials and the delivery of training to staff.
14. Report to middle and senior management on the compliance deficiencies
Person Specifications
• Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or Finance.
• Professional Qualifications
CISA/CISI/CRM, CISM, Progress in CPA
• Experience
Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience.
Skills and Attributes
1. Strong knowledge of industry processes and regulations.
2. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
3. An analytical mind-set with excellent organizational and leadership skills.
4. Team player adaptable to fast-paced and changing environment and eager to learn.
5. Ability to manage tight processes, accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion and ethics.
7. Ability to dive into the details and develop greater understanding of the CIC Group wide compliance requirement.
8. Excellent time management skills – Be able to organize and meet monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines for multiple regulators.
2. Program Officer - Compliance & Ethics Directorate – One Position
The position holder will be the principal assistant to the Deputy Secretary in-charge of Compliance & Ethics Directorate. The Officer will be in charge of compliance by members of the Society, including handling of complaints against advocates and enforcement of ethical and statutory requirements of advocates.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage the Disciplinary Tribunal Case Management Database;
2. Liaison with the Advocates Complaints Commission;
3. High quality, objective legal and policy research and analysis;
4. Management, coordination and implementation of programme activities;
5. Preparation of timely programme reports; and
6. Preparation of fund raising proposals.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
2. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 3 years; and
3. An excellent understanding of the Advocates Act Cap 16, LSK Act No. 21 of 2014, Rules, Guidelines and all other enabling statutes on practice matters.
3. Program Officer- Parliamentary Affairs & Legislation Directorate – One Position
The position holder will be the principal assistant to the Deputy Secretary in charge of Parliamentary Affairs & Legislation Directorate.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Undertaking objective legal and policy research and analysis;
2. Liaising with the respective departmental Committee in Parliament;
3. Initiate and sustain effective interaction with local and international collaborators on legislative reforms;
4. Monitor trends of emerging contemporary issues nationally, regionally and internationally and legislative responses;
5. Initiate and develop programmatic areas on legislative reforms;
6. Initiate Donor funding proposals towards supporting legislative reforms; and
7. Preparation and production of timely programme report.
Required Skills and Experience
1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
2. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 3 years;
3. Skills in legislative drafting, policy review and formulation; and
4. An excellent understanding of the legislative process.
4. Program Assistant - Public Interest Litigation Department– One Position
The successful candidate will report to the Program Officer, Public Interest Litigation Department and will assist in the conceptualization, formulation and implementation of the Public Interest and Advocacy strategy of the Society.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support in initiating and implementing timely and judicious programs for the Public Interest and Advocacy Department;
2. Manage and assist clients at the legal aid desk at the Law Society of Kenya;
3. Manage and update the pro bono database and Public Interest Case Management System at the Law Society of Kenya;
4. Manage progress of outstanding litigation by and against the Law Society of Kenya and liaise with pro bono advocates;
5. Initiate and implement partnership initiatives with the partners in the justice sector; and
6. Develop position papers and policy briefs on emergent legal issues.
Required Skills and Experience
1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
2. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; and
3. An excellent understanding of the Advocates Act Cap 16, LSK Act No. 21 of 2014, Rules, Guidelines and all other enabling statutes on practice matters.
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Compliance Manager
Purpose:
The role will be charged with the review, design and improvement of the Compliance Framework within the CIC Insurance Group. The role provides compliance oversight from a Group wide perspective and must be competent in regulatory requirements in the financial industry with a vast experience in Insurance compliance and exposure to Fund and pension Management.
Expansive knowledge and demonstrated experience with relevant applicable regulations / compliance practise including Data Protection Act, Unclaimed Financial Asset compliance, Anti Money Laundering (AML), and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Tax Compliance, regulatory Filling/ reporting requirements and standards (Local, Regional and International) in the Financial industry will be required.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Review and Designing of a Compliance framework for the Group complete with monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
2. Provide high quality Compliance advice to Business and Support functions on applicable internal policies, laws and regulations
3. Ensure Regulatory compliance and flag areas/ issues of non-compliance
4. Liaising with relevant regulators and as required from time to time manage regulatory inSspections.
5. Ensure all regulatory applications, returns, fillings and correspondence are done.
6. Management of anti-money laundering and know your client Policies, procedures, systems and reporting.
7. Reviewing existing controls and their alignment to regulatory requirement and adherence to internal procedures and processes
8. Evaluating the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
9. Revising procedures and processes periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
10. Review of products and the product development process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Research on emerging compliance Issues.
11. Draft and present for approval (Internal and external) operational policies to assist in compliance with laws and regulation for management approval.
12. Register and communicate written approved policies and procedure across the organization.
13. Preparation of training materials and the delivery of training to staff.
14. Report to middle and senior management on the compliance deficiencies
Person Specifications
• Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or Finance.
• Professional Qualifications
CISA/CISI/CRM, CISM, Progress in CPA
• Experience
Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience.
Skills and Attributes
1. Strong knowledge of industry processes and regulations.
2. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
3. An analytical mind-set with excellent organizational and leadership skills.
4. Team player adaptable to fast-paced and changing environment and eager to learn.
5. Ability to manage tight processes, accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion and ethics.
7. Ability to dive into the details and develop greater understanding of the CIC Group wide compliance requirement.
8. Excellent time management skills – Be able to organize and meet monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines for multiple regulators.
Deputy Secretary – Compliance & Ethics Directorate job at Law Society of Kenya
The Law Society of Kenya is a Premier Bar Association with membership of all Advocates in Kenya. The Society seeks to recruit the following vacant positions to enhance its service delivery to members.
1. Deputy Secretary – Compliance & Ethics Directorate – One Position
The successful candidate will be in charge of all aspects of compliance by members of the Society including the handling of complaints against advocates, the enforcement of ethical and statutory requirements of advocates and will report to the Secretary/CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead liaison person with the Advocates Complaints Commission, Advocates Disciplinary Committee and the Ethics committees of the Society;Assist the CEO with the day to day running of the Secretariat operations.
2. Legal and policy research and analysis;
3. Implementation and operationalization of the Society’s Strategic Plan;
4. Conceptualization and development of programme ideas in tandem with the Society’s, mandate, objectives and the Strategic Plan;
5. Management, coordination and implementation of programme activities;
6. Preparation and production of timely programme reports;
7. Manage the Disciplinary Database; and
8. Any other duty assigned by the Secretary of the Law Society of Kenya.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
2. An advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 7 years working experience 2 of which should be in a managerial position;
3. An excellent understanding of the Advocates Act Cap 16, LSK Act No. 21 of 2014, Rules, Guidelines and all other enabling statutes on practice matters;
4. Have excellent planning and organizational skills; and
5. Proven skills in initiating funding proposals and managing donor projects.
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: The Law Society of Kenya is a Premier Bar Association with membership of all Advocates in Kenya. The Society seeks to recruit the following vacant positions to enhance its service delivery to members.
1. Deputy Secretary – Compliance & Ethics Directorate – One Position
The successful candidate will be in charge of all aspects of compliance by members of the Society including the handling of complaints against advocates, the enforcement of ethical and statutory requirements of advocates and will report to the Secretary/CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead liaison person with the Advocates Complaints Commission, Advocates Disciplinary Committee and the Ethics committees of the Society;Assist the CEO with the day to day running of the Secretariat operations.
2. Legal and policy research and analysis;
3. Implementation and operationalization of the Society’s Strategic Plan;
4. Conceptualization and development of programme ideas in tandem with the Society’s, mandate, objectives and the Strategic Plan;
5. Management, coordination and implementation of programme activities;
6. Preparation and production of timely programme reports;
7. Manage the Disciplinary Database; and
8. Any other duty assigned by the Secretary of the Law Society of Kenya.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
2. An advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 7 years working experience 2 of which should be in a managerial position;
3. An excellent understanding of the Advocates Act Cap 16, LSK Act No. 21 of 2014, Rules, Guidelines and all other enabling statutes on practice matters;
4. Have excellent planning and organizational skills; and
5. Proven skills in initiating funding proposals and managing donor projects.
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: 2. Program Officer - Compliance & Ethics Directorate – One Position
The position holder will be the principal assistant to the Deputy Secretary in-charge of Compliance & Ethics Directorate. The Officer will be in charge of compliance by members of the Society, including handling of complaints against advocates and enforcement of ethical and statutory requirements of advocates.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage the Disciplinary Tribunal Case Management Database;
2. Liaison with the Advocates Complaints Commission;
3. High quality, objective legal and policy research and analysis;
4. Management, coordination and implementation of programme activities;
5. Preparation of timely programme reports; and
6. Preparation of fund raising proposals.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
2. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 3 years; and
3. An excellent understanding of the Advocates Act Cap 16, LSK Act No. 21 of 2014, Rules, Guidelines and all other enabling statutes on practice matters.
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: 3. Program Officer- Parliamentary Affairs & Legislation Directorate – One Position
The position holder will be the principal assistant to the Deputy Secretary in charge of Parliamentary Affairs & Legislation Directorate.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Undertaking objective legal and policy research and analysis;
2. Liaising with the respective departmental Committee in Parliament;
3. Initiate and sustain effective interaction with local and international collaborators on legislative reforms;
4. Monitor trends of emerging contemporary issues nationally, regionally and internationally and legislative responses;
5. Initiate and develop programmatic areas on legislative reforms;
6. Initiate Donor funding proposals towards supporting legislative reforms; and
7. Preparation and production of timely programme report.
Required Skills and Experience
1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
2. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 3 years;
3. Skills in legislative drafting, policy review and formulation; and
4. An excellent understanding of the legislative process.
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: 4. Program Assistant - Public Interest Litigation Department– One Position
The successful candidate will report to the Program Officer, Public Interest Litigation Department and will assist in the conceptualization, formulation and implementation of the Public Interest and Advocacy strategy of the Society.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support in initiating and implementing timely and judicious programs for the Public Interest and Advocacy Department;
2. Manage and assist clients at the legal aid desk at the Law Society of Kenya;
3. Manage and update the pro bono database and Public Interest Case Management System at the Law Society of Kenya;
4. Manage progress of outstanding litigation by and against the Law Society of Kenya and liaise with pro bono advocates;
5. Initiate and implement partnership initiatives with the partners in the justice sector; and
6. Develop position papers and policy briefs on emergent legal issues.
Required Skills and Experience
1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
2. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; and
3. An excellent understanding of the Advocates Act Cap 16, LSK Act No. 21 of 2014, Rules, Guidelines and all other enabling statutes on practice matters.