Compliance Officers - Legal

Ref: SASRA 2/2(62)

The position holder will review legislation, regulations and guidelines governing Sacco Societies and implement enforcement programmes.

Key Duties and Responsibility

• Provide legal advice and assistance on all aspects of regulation of Sacco societies and prepare opinions and legal interpretations on various matters related to interpretation of the Sacco Societies Act and other statutory requirements;
• Review cases of violation against the Sacco societies Act and the regulations, provide legal opinion, and recommend disciplinary sanctions;
• Carry out legal analysis to support assessment of legal risks, intervention strategies to enhance compliance;
• Conduct legal research, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions on emerging legal matters in regulation of Sacco societies;
• Assist in preparation and review of contracts and other legal instruments between SASRA and other parties.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• Hold a post graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya school of law.
• Must be an advocate of the High court of Kenya with current practicing certificate.
• Professional qualifications such as CPS or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum three (5) years experience in providing legal services in a comparable position with good understanding of commercial law .

SASRA is an equal opportunity employer, Interested candidates should submit their applications enclosing detailed CV, current position, current remuneration, 3 referees and their contact email address and telephone numbers quoting the above Job ref. number to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority
P.O. Box 25089–00100
Nairobi

To reach us not later than 10th June, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted and canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification