Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Legal Advisory and Documentation

• Draft, review, and interpret contracts, MoUs, leases, and other legal documents to protect the Sacco’s interests.
• Recommend and coordinate signing of contracts and legal documents, ensuring compliance with internal approval procedures.
• Maintain a Register of Contracts for the Sacco and ensure proper custody and ease of retrieval.
• Provide legal opinions and guidance to management and departments on various legal and operational matters.
• Represent the Sacco in relevant legal forums and advocate for its interests.
• Issue clear instructions and provide supporting information to external advocates handling Sacco cases.
• Maintain a Court Diary and case register, tracking the progress and outcomes of all legal matters.
• Verify court orders and provide guidance on their implementation and execution.
• Ensure attendance of witnesses and coordination with lawyers in all relevant cases.
• Minimize legal costs through timely resolution and close monitoring of ongoing cases.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure compliance with the Sacco Societies Act, SASRA Regulations, Data Protection Act, AML/CFT laws, and all other applicable legal requirements.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and audits across departments and report findings to management.
• Maintain a Compliance Register and follow up on corrective actions from audit, inspection, or regulatory reviews.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory returns to SASRA and other authorities.
• Monitor legislative changes and emerging regulatory issues, recommending appropriate actions or policy adjustments.
• Support implementation of AML/CFT and KYC procedures and coordinate related staff training.

Risk and Governance

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Sacco’s Risk and Compliance Framework.
• Maintain updated risk registers and track the effectiveness of mitigation measures.
• Identify and report potential legal and compliance risks, recommending corrective actions.
• Promote good governance, ethics, and compliance culture throughout the organization.
• Participate in the review of the Sacco’s bylaws and policies to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory standards.

Policy Development and Training 

• Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating internal policies, procedures, and operational manuals.
• Conduct sensitization sessions and training on compliance, AML/CFT, and legal matters for staff and management.
• Disseminate updates on emerging legal, regulatory, or governance developments to relevant departments.

Coordination and Reporting

• Prepare periodic legal and compliance reports for the Risk & Compliance Manager and management committees.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and legal service providers.
• Support internal audit activities related to compliance and legal controls.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely review and execution of contracts and legal documents.
• 100% compliance with regulatory and statutory reporting timelines (SASRA, AML/CFT, Data Protection).
• Quarterly compliance and risk reports submitted with at least 90% of issues resolved within agreed timelines.
• Legal cases and disputes managed with at least 70% favorable or settled outcomes.
• All staff trained annually on AML/CFT and compliance awareness.
• Compliance and risk registers updated quarterly and maintained accurately.
• 100% safe custody and retrievability of all legal and security documents.

Education, Experience & Competences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law).
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant legal and compliance experience, preferably within a Sacco, bank, or other regulated financial institution.