Background

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) (Kenya's Financial Intelligence Unit) is established under section 21 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of advisory opinions on legal matters relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) to the Centre
• Drafting and reviewing of contracts and agreements to safeguard the Centre’s interests
• Ensuring the Centre’s compliance with constitutional, regulatory and relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services
• Ensuring efficient management of legal risks arising from contractual engagements
• Overseeing preparation of legal, compliance and governance audit to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the development of amendments to AML/CFT/CPF laws and Regulations
• Guiding on the enforcement of POCAMLA by the Centre in liaison with Compliance and Enforcement department
• Representing the Centre in Court
• Preparing, reviewing and monitoring the progress and status of outstanding litigation
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the department's strategic plans, budgets and performance contract
• Spearheading the preparation of periodic management reports for the department and ensure timely submission
• Overseeing the provision of secretariat services to the AMLA Board

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, from a recognized institution
• Masters’ degree in Law
• Masters’ degree in Business Administration
• Masters’ degree in Public Administration
• Any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Law Society of Kenya
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership of the Law Society of Kenya, and in good standing

• Preparation of advisory opinions on legal matters relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) to the Centre
• Drafting and reviewing of contracts and agreements to safeguard the Centre’s interests
• Ensuring the Centre’s compliance with constitutional, regulatory and relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services
• Ensuring efficient management of legal risks arising from contractual engagements
• Overseeing preparation of legal, compliance and governance audit to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the development of amendments to AML/CFT/CPF laws and Regulations
• Guiding on the enforcement of POCAMLA by the Centre in liaison with Compliance and Enforcement department
• Representing the Centre in Court
• Preparing, reviewing and monitoring the progress and status of outstanding litigation
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the department's strategic plans, budgets and performance contract
• Spearheading the preparation of periodic management reports for the department and ensure timely submission
• Overseeing the provision of secretariat services to the AMLA Board

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, from a recognized institution
• Masters’ degree in Law
• Masters’ degree in Business Administration
• Masters’ degree in Public Administration
• Any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Law Society of Kenya
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership of the Law Society of Kenya, and in good standing