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Legal and Governance Officer at Absa Bank Limited
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 4 days ago (16 Oct 2026) Updated 3 days ago
Job Description
The Legal and Governance Officer will provide corporate legal support and company secretarial services to First Assurance Company Kenya and its holding entity. Working under the Company Secretary, the officer will manage board documentation, regulatory filings and coordinate with external counsel. The role ensures compliance with governance standards while delivering practical legal advice to business units.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field
- • Experience in corporate governance or company secretarial functions
- • Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- • Ability to work under supervision and manage confidential information
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Administer board and committee calendars and prepare meeting materials
- • Maintain statutory and governance records and ensure timely regulatory filings
- • Implement corporate governance requirements and monitor compliance
- • Coordinate communication between the company, external legal advisers and the outsourced Company Secretary
- • Provide practical legal support to business and control functions