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Legal and Governance Officer at Absa Bank Limited
Absa
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (19 Oct 2026) Updated 1 day ago
Job Description
The Legal and Governance Officer provides comprehensive legal and company secretarial support to First Assurance Company Kenya and its holding entity. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting the Company Secretary with governance matters. The role requires a solid legal background and attention to corporate risk.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent
- admission to the bar preferred.
- • Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate law, governance, or legal advisory roles.
- • Strong knowledge of Kenyan company law and regulatory frameworks.
- • Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- • Proficiency with legal research tools and Microsoft Office suite.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence.
- • Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of corporate documents.
- • Advise senior management on regulatory compliance and corporate governance issues.
- • Support the Company Secretary in board meeting preparation and minute taking.
- • Monitor legal developments and assess potential impact on the organization.